Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
At a glance
OB/GYN role posted by Cross Country Search, a recruiter. Bakersfield, CA · full-time · $300,000–$410,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Care for patients through pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery, plus gynecologic exams, prevention, procedures and chronic conditions
- Handle hospital rounds and discharges, labor and delivery, ER consults, and gynecologic admissions
- See patients in clinic for 3 days and cover 1 hospital call shift in scheduled weeks, then work 4 clinic days
- Take part in quality improvement, peer review and population health programs, supervising advanced practice providers when applicable
What you bring
- Hold an active California physician license, DEA certificate and BLS certification
- Bring clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology
- Have OB/GYN board certification or board eligibility
Who this fits
This full-time role suits an OB/GYN physician who wants a mix of outpatient care, hospital work and delivery coverage. You must participate in the call rotation, with 3 clinic days and 1 call shift in scheduled weeks and 4 clinic days during non-call weeks.
From the recruiter
Join our Bakersfield, CA team!
Physician OB/GYN
Salary: $300,000 to $410,000 annually
Requirements to Apply
- Active California Physician License
- DEA Certificate
- BLS Certification
- Clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in OB/GYN
Job Overview
The OB/GYN Physician provides full scope obstetrics and gynecology care, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, gynecologic exams, preventive women's health, minimally invasive procedures, and chronic condition management.
Physicians follow a structured schedule of 3 outpatient clinic days and 1 hospital call shift per week. During non call weeks, physicians transition to 4 clinic days. Participation in call rotation is required.
Hospital Call Responsibilities
- OB postpartum rounds and patient discharges
- Scheduled cesarean sections, typically 0 to 2 per day
- Management of laboring patients for vaginal or cesarean deliveries
- Admission of new labor patients
- ER consults for abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Surgical management of ectopic pregnancies
- Gynecologic admissions and hospital consults
- Morning physician sign out at 8:00 AM
- The hospital averages 120 to 135 deliveries per month, providing consistent procedural volume and strong obstetric experience.
Physicians collaborate closely with primary care providers, family medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, and specialty referral partners to deliver coordinated women's healthcare. Additional responsibilities include hospital rounds, quality improvement initiatives, peer review, supervision of advanced practice providers when applicable, and participation in population health programs.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation $300,000 to $410,000 annually
- Malpractice coverage
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- CME allowance and professional development support
Other Perks
- Affiliation with local hospitals with full NICU support
- Balanced clinic and hospital schedule
- Flexible scheduling discussions available
- Established patient base with strong community demand
- Mission driven environment focused on women's health access
Where?
Bakersfield, California offers affordable living, excellent schools, and a growing healthcare community in Central California. Residents enjoy convenient access to Los Angeles, the Pacific Coast, and outdoor destinations such as Sequoia National Park. The area offers a strong sense of community and steady demand for obstetrics and gynecology services.
Who Are We?
Join a mission driven Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing accessible, high quality healthcare including primary care, women's health, obstetrics, gynecology, and preventive services. Providers work within a collaborative team environment focused on improving maternal health outcomes and expanding care access for underserved communities.