Emergency Medicine Physician
Join Sound in the Emergency Department at Adventist Health in Bakersfield, CA
Adventist Health of Bakersfield, a 254-bed hospital in Kern County, is a health system devoted to serving and building a healthier community by focusing on investing in people, innovation, and technology. Adventist Health has invested more than $200 million dollars in facilities, technology, and services to expand in the community. As the only A-rated hospital in the county with numerous awards for Clinical Excellence With 3000 dedicated healthcare professionals, AHB is taking its mission to every corner of the county.
- 78,000 volume ED
- 32-bed ED (22 main, 10 South): state-of-the-art patient rooms complete with the latest life-saving technology
- Ambulatory and helipad facilities for receiving patients throughout the county
- Zoll AutoPulse machines to provide safe and efficient CPR
- Cerner EMR system; scribes available
- Comp: $332 per hour, $398,400 annually for 100 hrs/month, or $478,080 annually for 120 hrs/month
- $50k commencement bonus for full-time commitment of 120 hours per month
- Liability/malpractice coverage provided
- Residency completion in EM and eligible or certified with ABEM or AOBEM
- ACLS/BLS/PALS required; current, unrestricted license in CA required
- A-rated by Leapfrog for Patient Safety
- Clinical Excellence Award by Healthgrades
- Numerous awards for Heart Care, Neurological Care, Maternity Care, Gastrointestinal Care, Prostate Surgery, Critical Care, Orthopedics, Pulmonary Care
- The first Nationally Certified Stroke Center and Nationally Accredited Chest Pain Center under the same roof between Los Angeles and San Francisco
When you join Sound, you join an organization that strives to be the unmatched leader in improving quality and reducing the cost of healthcare in the communities we serve. You will feel empowered to be creative and utilize your leadership skills to problem-solve and drive improvement.
Bakersfield, CA: Cultivating Community, Nurturing Diversity
Experience the perfect blend of benefits in this prime location: an enviable setting boasting affordability and a modest cost of living, coupled with convenient proximity to the allure of Central California’s wine country, the coastal charm of central coast beach communities, the majesty of the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the vibrant spectrum of world-class entertainment, dining, and sightseeing opportunities in Los Angeles. Revel in a myriad of dining experiences, shopping delights, and a thriving local economy replete with diverse, independently-owned enterprises. Moreover, unlock a realm of recreational possibilities, from exhilarating skiing and invigorating hikes to idyllic camping trips, captivating fly fishing excursions, and the thrill of white-water rafting. Vast open spaces invite you to partake in year-round activities that promise awe-inspiring adventures at every turn.
Success Happens When you Start With your People
Do you have big ideas and even bigger ambitions? We are looking for an emergency medicine physician passionate about embracing innovation. Sound Physicians brings leadership, organization, technology, and process to confront the pain points that every emergency department must contend with today including reducing avoidable readmissions, managing patients who make frequent ED visits, implementing efficient workflows, and a commitment to delivering a positive clinicians and patient experience.
As a physician-founded and led organization, we know what matters to you. Trust, recognition, comradery, and hassle-free onboarding are just a few gears we hang our hats on. Our model is designed to challenge the status quo and transform the acute episode of care.
- Commitment to our front-line clinicians
- Contributions are valued and rewarded
- Clinicians-specific performance feedback
- Data-driven physician dashboards with automated analytics
- Optimized daily workflows and optimized scheduling
- Compliance support