Clinica Sierra Vista·Bakersfield, California
Provide outpatient primary care pediatric services for patients aged 0-18 years. Responsibilities include supervising advanced practice providers and participating in clinical peer reviews and quality assurance programs.
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.
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.
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Must always adhere to the highest standards of medical ethics.
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Must always provide quality of care for all patients and regularly participates in clinical Peer Reviews and with Quality Assurance Programs.
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Must adhere to standards of clinical practice recommended by the AAPs, USPSTF, and FQHCs.
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Must be willing to share calls in phone triage responsibilities with other physicians.
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May be asked to be a representative of Clinical Sierra Vista in meetings of medical professional groups.
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May be asked to assist the Chief Medical Officer in design, implementation, and evaluation of health care programs/protocols for patients and staff.
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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.
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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" or call/text Tania Alvarado at (661) 612-4943.
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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
Must be a Physician Pediatrician capable of working in a diverse environment with a commitment to high medical ethics. Adherence to AAP, USPSTF, and FQHC clinical practice standards is required.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
