Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PM&R

Bakersfield, CA

$447-519k
full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Job Highlights

  • High Earning Potential
  • Fast Credentialing
  • Opportunity to Give Back to an Underserved Community
  • $200K AOP + Defined Pension + Generous PTO Why This Opportunity Stands Out 💰 Competitive Compensation 🏖 Generous Time Off 🏦 Long-Term Financial Security Practice Highlights Why Kern County?

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) Kern County, CA

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician to join our growing team in Kern County, California.

    This is an opportunity to practice in a physician-led, integrated healthcare model with strong specialty support, established referral streams, and the ability to focus on patient care — not administrative burden.

    • Competitive base salary
    • Up to $200,000 Annual Performance Incentive (AOP)
    • Shareholder/partnership track
    • No buy-in required
    • Robust PTO package
    • Paid holidays
    • CME time + allowance
    • Designed to support true work-life balance
    • Defined benefit pension plan
    • 401(k) with employer contribution
    • Comprehensive health benefits
    • Malpractice coverage with tail
    • Outpatient-focused PM&R practice
    • Strong internal referral base
    • Collaborative multidisciplinary care model
    • Integrated EMR system
    • Excellent specialty support
    • Leadership and program development opportunities available
    • Affordable Southern California living
    • Short commutes
    • Family-friendly community
    • Easy access to Los Angeles, beaches, mountains, and Central Coast

    If you’re seeking a stable, long-term career with predictable income, leadership opportunity, and an integrated system that supports physician autonomy — we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

    Contact: Krystle Chavez Physician Recruiter – Kern County Southern California Permanente Medical Group Krystle.x.chavez@kp.org | (626)382-4025

    About Southern California Permanente Medical Group

    Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is fortunate to have 65 years of stability and experience in delivering high-quality, innovative health care centered around the patients. With sub-specialists in virtually every area of medical and surgical practice, Southern California Permanente Medical Group - Kaiser Permanente is home to more than 10,000 physicians serving over 4.7 million members. We feature 14 accredited state-of-the-art medical centers and more than 235 satellite medical offices.

    The philosophy and beliefs of Southern California Permanente Medical Group are rooted in the founding principles of the Kaiser Permanente integrated managed care partnership established in 1945 between physicians and the Kaiser Foundation. That word – partnership – is important. We are a physician-led partnership with a mission to transform the practice of medicine.

    Compensation Details

    $447-519k

    Competitive base salary Up to $200,000 Annual Performance Incentive (AOP) Shareholder/partnership track No buy-in required Robust PTO package Paid holidays CME time + allowance Designed to support true work-life balance Defined benefit pension plan 401(k) with employer contribution Comprehensive health benefits Malpractice coverage with tail Outpatient-focused PM&R practice Strong internal referral base Collaborative multidisciplinary care model Integrated EMR system Excellent specialty support Leadership and program development opportunities available Affordable Southern California living Short commutes Family-friendly community Easy access to Los Angeles, beaches, mountains, and Central Coast

    Location Insights

    • A

      Access to Parks

    • B

      Access to Outdoor Activities

    • B

      Commute

    • B-

      Access to Restaurants

    • B-

      Public Schools

    • C+

      Overall

    • Total Population

      404,321

    • Median Rent

      $1,283

    • Median Home Value

      $320,600

    • Median Income

      $73,827

    Posted February 26, 2026

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