Critical Care Physician in Bakersfield, California

Company: Curative
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Critical Care Medicine in Bakersfield, California Join a stable intensivist team in California's Central Valley, where you can practice in a well-supported ICU environment with true shift-based scheduling and no call. This role offers flexible scheduling, strong APP support, and visa sponsorship for those who need it. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced intensivist looking for predictable hours, this is a balanced, full-time opportunity with room to grow. Practice Details Team includes five physicians and two APPs across two adult ICUs ICU census is roughly 90% medical and 10% surgical; no cardiac, thoracic, or pediatric cases Each shift is staffed with a physician and an NP, with plans to enhance coverage Cerner EMR is in place, with transition to Epic within the year Schedule Full-time is defined as 18 shifts per month Choose a day shift (6 AM-6 PM) or night (6 PM-6 AM) schedule Options include 7-on/7-off or 4-on/4-off No call; true time off when you're off shift Compensation & Benefits Employed annual salary between $250,000-$350,000 for 1.0 FTE Negotiable sign-on bonus and relocation support Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement H1B and J1 visa sponsorship available with in-house immigration counsel Candidate Requirements Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Critical Care Open to new graduates and experienced physicians Comfortable managing 15-25 adult ICU patients per shift Visa candidates encouraged to apply About Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield offers an affordable, family-friendly lifestyle with expanding medical programs and easy access to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and multiple national parks. The area features abundant outdoor recreation, a warm climate, and a growing healthcare community. It's an ideal setting for intensivists seeking stability, a reasonable cost of living, and the flexibility to enjoy life outside the ICU. Apply today to learn how this opportunity can help you achieve your professional and personal goals. Company Description We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity. Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way. Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care. Company Description We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.\r\n\r\nSince the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.\r\n\r\nCurative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.

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