Cardiology - Electrophysiology Physician
At a glance
Cardiologist role posted by Curative, a recruiter. Bakersfield, CA · full-time · $600,000–$700,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Build the electrophysiology program, treating patients in clinic and performing procedures in the lab
- Provide EP care across 2 local hospitals, including ablations, device implants and Watchman/LAAO procedures
- Use CARTO, EnSite and ablation options including PFA, Cryo and RF in dedicated EP labs
- Share non-interventional general cardiology weekend call on a 1:8 schedule, with hospitalist support
What you bring
- You are board certified or board eligible in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- You hold a California medical license or are eligible to obtain one
Who this fits
This full-time role suits fellowship-trained electrophysiologists, including new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced physicians. EP call is zero; general cardiology weekend call is shared 1:8, or 3 weekends per year. A full partnership path is available after 1 year with no buy-in. The role is based in Bakersfield, California.
From the recruiter
100% Electrophysiology Opportunity $600K Guarantee + Partnership in 1 Year Bakersfield, CA
Are you looking for a turnkey, high-volume Electrophysiology practice with immediate demand, no local competition, and a 1-year path to partnership with no buy-in? A physician-led private cardiology practice in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a fellowship-trained Electrophysiologist to build its EP program. Local EP referrals are currently being turned away or delayed, and you'll have an established clinical team and a referral base of more than 35,000 patients.
Position Overview & Highlights- 100% Pure EP Scope: Focus entirely on procedural and clinical electrophysiology (40-50% lab time, 50-60% clinic).
- Instant Schedule Saturation: Step into an existing patient backlog and a built-in internal referral engine of 2 MDs and 5 NPs. You will be fully booked from week one.
- Turnkey Procedural Volume: High-volume procedural runway across 2 local hospitals, including 75-100 AF ablations, 100 device implants (ICDs, Pacemakers, CRT), and 25-50 Watchman/LAAO procedures annually.
- State-of-the-Art Technology: Dedicated EP labs equipped with CARTO, EnSite, and the latest ablation modalities, including Pulsed-Field Ablation (PFA), Cryo, and RF, backed by dedicated cardiac anesthesia and experienced EP lab tech teams.
- Quality of Life Schedule: Zero EP call. Non-interventional general cardiology weekend call is shared 1:8 ( 3 weekends per year), with dedicated inpatient hospitalist support.
- Guaranteed Base Salary: $600,000/year guaranteed for 2 years.
- Earning Potential: Top-performing partners earn $600,000 - $700,000+.
- Rapid Partnership Track: Become a full partner after 1 year with $0 buy-in.
- Partnership Benefits: True profit-sharing structure with ownership opportunities in lucrative ancillary services from Day 1 of partnership.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance included.
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Malpractice insurance provided (No tail requirement).
- CME stipend ($1,500/year) plus dedicated CME time off.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
- Open to both new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced physicians looking for an empowered, high-earning private practice environment.
- Must hold or be eligible for a California medical license.
Central Southern California offers an exceptional cost of living compared to major CA metro areas, paired with easy access to Southern California beaches, Los Angeles, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Enjoy sunshine year-round, top-tier affordable housing, family-friendly communities, and great public and private schools.
How to ApplyConfidential inquiries and CV submissions should be directed to our recruiting team