Hospitalist Physician
Overview
- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Schedule
- Flexible 8- OR 10-hour shifts, 40+ hours per week based on scheduling needs
- Source-listed pay
- $195/hr
- Practice
- Hospital setting · Hospital
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Locum tenens OB Hospitalist physician position in Bakersfield, CA offering a competitive hourly rate of $195, flexible shift schedules, and comprehensive medical benefits with a referral bonus program. The role focuses on inpatient obstetric care at a hospital and requires an active California medical license and OB experience.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Inpatient obstetric hospital care
- Patient population: Obstetric patients requiring hospital care
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $195/hr
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- DEA (preferred) Experience: Previous OB hospitalist experience preferred Pay & Benefits: Hourly Rate: $195.00 Benefits include:Competitive pay packages Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit Comprehen
- Observed
- 2 wk ago
- Compensation model
- Hourly rate of $195.00 with flexible 8- OR 10-hour shifts based on schedule preference
- Bonus / incentives
- Robust referral bonus program
Benefits named in the posting
- comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- paid sick time per applicable laws
- licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements where applicable
- weekly pay via direct deposit
Employer
VieMed Healthcare Staffing
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital setting
- Facility type
- Hospital
- Patient population
- Obstetric patients requiring hospital care
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $195 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Flexible 8- or 10-hour shifts, 40+ hours per week based on scheduling needs
- Shift type
- day and/or night shifts not specified but flexible shift hours
- Inpatient / outpatient
- inpatient obstetric hospital care
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Recruiter-posted
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 2 wk ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Locum - Physician - OB Hospitalist Bakersfield, CA Join a leading medical facility in Bakersfield, CA, as an OB Hospitalist offering a competitive hourly rate and flexible scheduling options. Enjoy a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, a steady start date of December 31, 2025, and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care. Quick Facts Location: Bakersfield, CA (th Street, ZIP 93301) Start Date: 12/31/2025 End Date/Duration: Ongoing assignment (duration discussed upon application) Shift: Flexible 8- or 10-hour shifts (based on schedule preference) Hours/week: 40+ hours (per scheduling needs) Employment Type: Locum / Temporary License/Certifications: Active CA medical license, BLS, and DEA (preferred) Experience: Previous OB hospitalist experience preferred Pay & Benefits Hourly Rate: $195.00 Benefits include: Competitive pay packages Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2) Robust referral bonus program 24/7 dedicated support team Paid sick time (per applicable laws) Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements where applicable What You ll Do Manage obstetric care for patients in a hospital setting Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe delivery and postpartum care Perform patient assessments, monitoring, and documentation Provide involvements in emergency situations related to obstetrics Adhere to all hospital policies and protocols Maintain high standards of patient safety and care What You Need CA medical license (Active) Board Certification or Eligibility in Obstetrics & Gynecology BLS certification required Prior OB hospitalist or OB/GYN hospital experience preferred Excellent communication and teamwork skills About the Assignment This assignment is with a well-respected facility in Bakersfield, CA, providing essential obstetric hospital services. The hospital offers a modern environment for delivering high-quality care, with a dedicated team focused on patient safety and outcomes. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply .