Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

MedAmerica•Bakersfield, CA

21h•$80 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

Vituity is seeking Emergency Department physician assistants and nurse practitioners to join the care team at Adventist Health Bakersfield in Bakersfield, California. Advanced Providers play a critical role in improving lives in the Emergency Department as part of an integrated care team. New graduates are welcome through Vituity’s internship program. Adventist Health Bakersfield serves a population of almost 800,000, with a focus on lower-income residents and historically marginalized communities. The hospital is a 254-bed facility, STEMI Receiving Center, and Stroke Center, with a 25-bed Emergency Department and annual ED volume of 66,000. It has robust specialty coverage and is the tertiary care center for the Adventist Health Network. CT, MRI, and ultrasound are available 24 hours a day, and the site has an engaged nursing group and Vituity-staffed Hospitalists offering integrated care solutions. The role offers compensation of $80–$90 per hour, depending on experience. Vituity describes a team-oriented culture focused on shared purpose, recognition, and making a positive impact in local communities.

Requirements

Current national certification.
DEA registration.
New graduates are welcome through Vituity’s internship program.

Nice To Haves

Current California state license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide care as an Emergency Department advanced provider and contribute to the full care team’s mission to improve lives.
Work as part of an integrated healthcare team serving patients at Adventist Health Bakersfield.

Benefits

Superior health plan options.
Dental, vision, life, and AD&D coverage.
401(k) plan with a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%, plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions; profit-sharing eligibility begins in January following 18 months of service.
Pre-tax savings accounts, including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, and commuter benefits.
Four weeks of annual PTO initially, increasing to six weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave.
Flexible scheduling.
Annual cash bonus.
Professional expense reimbursement for medical staff dues, state licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees.
Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships.
Student loan refinancing discounts.
Employee assistance program and travel assistance.
Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Wellness programs focused on provider wellbeing and health.