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Clinica Sierra Vista
Bakersfield, California

Physician Pediatrician - Central CHC

PediatricsIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$270k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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 a Physician Pediatrician who:

Provides outpatient primary care pediatric services for patients 0-18 years of age. The Physician Pediatrician must demonstrate experience working in a diverse environment, be flexible, knowledgeable, and compassionate towards the care of our patients.

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. Must always adhere to the highest standards of medical ethics.

2. Must always provide quality of care for all patients and regularly participates in clinical Peer Reviews and with Quality Assurance Programs.

3. Must adhere to standards of clinical practice recommended by the AAPs, USPSTF, and FQHCs.

4. Must be willing to share calls in phone triage responsibilities with other physicians.

5. May be asked to be a representative of Clinical Sierra Vista in meetings of medical professional groups.

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

7. Required to supervise advance assigned practice providers (Nurse practitioners and/or Physicians Assistants). Must be willing to provide consults, if needed either by telephone, email or through shared electronic records.

8. Providing care to newborns is optional. This is a shared call with other pediatricians. Schedule is determined by medical director.

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply."

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 8-5PM

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Pediatrician provides outpatient primary care services for patients aged 0-18 and participates in clinical peer reviews and quality assurance programs. They are also responsible for supervising advanced practice providers and sharing phone triage duties with other physicians.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate experience working in a diverse environment and adhere to the highest standards of medical ethics and clinical practice. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively within a team and provide compassionate care to a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careSupervision of nurse practitionersSupervision of physician assistantsElectronic records management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Pediatrician - Central CHC at Clinica Sierra Vista a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics — ranked against 701 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 73% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% 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 ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $235k 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

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 701 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

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 (begins on first day of employment)
Sign-on bonus of up to $150,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $150,000
Paid CME
Relocation reimbursement
Loan repayment through the NHSC
Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act
J1/H-1B visa candidates are welcome, CSV is cap exempt for H1-B Visa