Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Physician
At a glance
Orthopedic Surgeon role posted by Summit Recruiting Group, a recruiter. Bakersfield, CA · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $543,750–$739,410 across the United States.
Summit Recruiting Group has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Provide orthopedic sports medicine care across clinical and surgical settings
- Take over an established patient panel from day one
- Contribute to teaching through an academic appointment at a UCLA-affiliated teaching hospital
What you bring
- You hold an MD or DO and are board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery
- You have completed fellowship training in sports medicine
- You have a California medical license or are willing to obtain one
Who this fits
This full-time, permanent academic role suits an orthopedic surgeon with sports medicine fellowship training who wants a mix of clinical care, surgery, and teaching. H-1B visa candidates are welcome.
From the recruiter
Orthopedic Sports Surgeon Bakersfield, CASouthern California Äî 115 Miles from Los Angeles, UCLA Affiliated Position Details Full-time, permanent academic position Schedule: Mix of clinical and surgical care Äî details provided upon inquiry Autonomy: Full patient panel from day one Äî replacement for departing physician; academic appointment at a UCLA-affiliated teaching hospital Setting: Inpatient and outpatient Äî Level II Trauma Center and tertiary medical center H-1B visa candidates welcome Practice OverviewSeeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon with Sports Medicine fellowship training to join a UCLA-affiliated academic practice with a full patient panel from day one: Replacement for departing physician Äî full, established patient panel Academic appointment at a UCLA-affiliated teaching hospital Group trains 200+ medical students, residents, and fellows annually GME programs in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Psychiatry, and Pharmacy Fellowship programs in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, and Infectious Disease Only designated Level II Trauma Center in the area Äî 222-bed tertiary medical center Accredited stroke center Ten outpatient clinics serving nearly 120,000 patients Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience Äî based on MGMA values Commencement bonus Relocation reimbursement Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options Vacation, sick, holiday, and paid education leave CME reimbursement Retirement plan Äî vested day one Malpractice and tail coverage provided Loan Forgiveness Program qualification H-1B visa candidates welcome Required Qualifications MD or DO Äî Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine fellowship training Äî required California medical license or willingness to obtain H-1B visa candidates welcome About the Community Äì Bakersfield, California Growing community with 500,000+ residents in the city and nearly 1 million in the county Ranked one of the Best Places to Live in California by U.S. News One of the sunniest cities in the U.S. Äî warm, temperate climate with long summers Excellent schools, great neighborhoods, and affordable housing Located in California's San Joaquin Valley Äî 90 minutes north of Los Angeles and 2 hours from Disneyland Proximity to world-class beaches and the high Sierra mountains Easy access to museums, concerts, river rafting, golf courses, national parks, and rock climbing Meadows Field Airport offering convenient regional connections