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OB/GYN Gynecologist - Kern County (67004)

Job Number: 67004

Primary Location

USA-California-Bakersfield

Board Eligible Day Shift Maximum: $148.56 Board Certified Day Shift Maximum: $152.02 Nights / Weekends Maximum: $155.48 Virtual Indicator: Standard Face to Face

About SCPMG

Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is a physician-led partnership with strong values that support a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to medicine. Provides our physicians with the resources and support systems needed to ensure every physician can focus on practicing medicine, connecting with one another, and providing the best possible care to their patients.

We are seeking an ABOG board‑certified or board‑eligible Ob/Gyn physician for 24‑hour in‑hospital Ob/Gyn hospitalist call. This is a temporary per diem position for 6 months with hotel, travel and meals paid for the 6‑month duration, with potential for contract renewal and/or permanent placement after one year.

• No clinic responsibilities
• Physician does not need to live in the surrounding area
• Collaborative practice with Kaiser Permanente Ob/Gyn physicians (on‑call and outpatient teams)

Schedule

• Minimum: One 24‑hour shift per week
• Maximum: Up to four 24‑hour shifts per week

Responsibilities

• Manage patients on Labor & Delivery and in the OB Emergency Room (triage)
• See obstetric and gynecologic consults from the hospital and emergency room
• Perform obstetrical and gynecologic emergency surgeries
• Manage antepartum and postpartum services
• EMR: Cerner (converting to EPIC in August 2026)
• In‑house anesthesia
• Level II NICU
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage provided

Benefits & Amenities

• Private sleep room on Labor & Delivery floor during 24‑hour call
• Close proximity to Bakersfield Meadows Airport

Requirements

• Active California medical license
• ABOG board certification or board eligibility in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Completion of Obstetrics & Gynecology residency

Equal Employment Opportunity

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.