PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN | WASCO, CA $255K-$300K
Quick facts
- Pay
- $255,000–$300,000 per year, $50,000 sign-on bonus, and $20,000 retention bonus
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Wasco, California
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN | WASCO, CA
$255K–$300K, $50K SIGN-ON, $20K RETENTION, 4-DAY WORKWEEK OPTION
J-1/H-1B Welcome, NHSC Loan Repayment, 100% Outpatient, 2026 Residents Welcome
$70,000 IN SIGN-ON + RETENTION BONUSES
Strong compensation. Visa support. Flexible scheduling. Affordable California living. Join a mission-driven, multi-county Federally Qualified Health Network providing comprehensive Primary Care throughout California's Central Valley. Wasco | Kern County | 25 Miles From Bakersfield
J-1 & H-1B VISA SUPPORT AVAILABLE
NEW GRADUATES & 2026 RESIDENTS WELCOME
COMPENSATION THAT GETS ATTENTION
- $255,000–$300,000 Salary
- $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $20,000 Retention Bonus
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Rural Stipends Where Applicable
- NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible
- $5,000 Salary Increase Every 5 Years
- Relocation: $4,000 In-State / $6,000 Out-of-State
- Malpractice Insurance Covered
- Professional Fees Covered
- $2,500 CME + 4 Paid CME Days
Up to $300K salary + $70K in sign-on & retention bonuses + additional incentives.
⏰ A SCHEDULE BUILT FOR FLEXIBILITY
- 100% Outpatient Primary Care
- Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- 4-Day / 10-Hour Schedule Option
- Part-Time Flexibility Available
- Light Call – Only 1 Week Per Quarter From Home
- NextGen EMR
- W-2 Employment
- Optional 1099 Per-Encounter Compensation Model
No inpatient grind. Flexible scheduling. Minimal home call.
FULLY INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE Practice within a Patient-Centered Medical Home model backed by a multidisciplinary healthcare network offering:
- Primary Care
- Women's Health
- Behavioral Health
- Dental
- Pharmacy
- Optometry
- Chiropractic Care
- Specialty Services
You'll have strong clinical, administrative, and operational support while delivering meaningful care to an underserved community.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 18 Days PTO + 10 Paid Holidays
- 403(b) + 457(b) Retirement Plans
- Life Insurance & AD&D
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Malpractice Coverage
- Professional Fees Covered
VISA-FRIENDLY CALIFORNIA OPPORTUNITY
- J-1 Waiver Candidates Welcome
- H-1B Visa Support Available
- New Graduates Welcome
- 2026 Residents Encouraged to Apply
- NHSC Loan Repayment Eligibility
AFFORDABLE CENTRAL VALLEY LIVING
Known as the “Rose Capital of the World,” Wasco offers a more affordable California lifestyle while keeping Bakersfield within easy reach.
- Affordable Cost of Living
- Unique Agricultural Community
- California Sunshine
- Hiking & Outdoor Recreation
- Fishing & Nearby Parks
- Golf & Recreation
Approximately 25 Miles From Bakersfield
Close-Knit Community Atmosphere
$300K, $50K SIGN-ON, $20K RETENTION, 4-DAY OPTION, J-1/H-1B
$70K IN BONUSES. VISA SUPPORT. NHSC ELIGIBLE. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE.
Build your Primary Care career in California with strong compensation, meaningful community impact, and a schedule that leaves room for life outside of medicine.
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name Southwest Physician Opportunities in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Physicians, All Other (SOC 29-1229) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level III (experienced)Physicians, All Other · Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $76,544 | ~15% |
| Level II | $153,088 | ~31% |
| Level III | $229,611 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $306,155 | ~61% |
This job pays $255,000–$300,000 a year — that's Level III (experienced). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level III registration gets 3 entries; estimated selection chance about 46% — better than average.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.