Ophthalmologist Vitreoretina - Kern County

OphthalmologyFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 24m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Southern California Permanente Medical Group as a Ophthalmologist Vitreoretina – Kern County in Bakersfield, California, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Professional support systems
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Social activities for families

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Southern California Permanente Medical Group as a Ophthalmologist Vitreoretina – Kern County.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered, and evidence-based ophthalmological care within the Permanente medical system. Collaborate with a team of physicians to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients in the Kern County area.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology. Applicants must also pass a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Vitreoretina surgeryPatient careEvidence-based medicineClinical practice

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Ophthalmologist roles.

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
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About Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Pasadena, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional support systems
Collaborative work environment
Social activities for families