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Clinica Sierra Vista
Bakersfield, California

Physician Family or Internal Medicine - Westpoint CHC

Internal MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$290k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California and the nation, having earned the trust of its patients, partners and the communities it serves over a 47-year history distinguished by rapid growth and innovation, exceptional primary-care physicians, and a reputation for treating the most vulnerable residents with respect and compassion.

Clinica Sierra Vista, accredited by the rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties.

Our services include Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Prenatal & Women’s Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services.

We partner with local governments, social services departments, businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home.

We're looking for someone to join our team as an Internal Medicine Physician/Physician Family Practice who:

Provides outpatient primary care services. The MD/DO must demonstrate experience working in a diverse environment, be flexible, knowledgeable, and compassionate towards the care of our patients. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a warm, caring atmosphere where the health of our patients is of top priority.

Benefits

1. $250,000 Base salary (Commensurate with experience)

2. Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of employment)

3. Sign-on bonus of up to $150,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $150,000.

4. Paid CME

5. Relocation reimbursement

6. Loan repayment through the NHSC.

7. Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act.

8. J1/H-1B visa candidates are welcome, CSV is cap exempt for H1-B Visa

Essential Functions

1. Adheres to the highest standards of medical ethics at all times.

2. Assures quality of care for all patients at all times and regularly participates in clinic Peer Review and Quality Assurance Programs.

3. Adheres to and complies with Bureau of Primary Healthcare standards of clinical practice.

4. Shares in phone-triage responsibilities with other CSV physicians.

5. Establishes and maintains affiliations and/or privileges with local hospital(s) if needed.

6. May represent CSV in professional groups.

7. May assist the Chief Medical Officer in design, implementation, and evaluation of health care programs/protocols for patients and staff.

8. Required to supervise advance assigned practice providers (Nurse Practitioner’s and/or Physicians Assistant's) on- site and by telephone with outlying clinic sites

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply" or call/text Tania Alvarado at (661) 612-4943.

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions.

As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values.

We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive.

Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.

We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Monday-Friday, 5/8's

8am-5pm

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient primary care services while adhering to high medical ethics and clinical practice standards. Supervise advanced practice providers and participate in quality assurance and peer review programs.

Requirements

Must be an MD or DO with experience working in diverse environments and a compassionate approach to patient care. Ability to maintain hospital affiliations and supervise Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical Supervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Family or Internal Medicine - Westpoint CHC at Clinica Sierra Vista a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,509 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Clinica Sierra Vista ranks #14 of 28 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $226k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Relocation assistance
49% this job
Loan repayment
37% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,290 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Bakersfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,858/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Clinica Sierra Vista

Hospitals and Health Care
Bakersfield, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family
Sign-on bonus up to $150,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $150,000
Paid CME
Relocation reimbursement
Loan repayment through the NHSC
Malpractice coverage through FTCA
J1/H-1B visa candidates welcome