Physician OB/GYN - Lamont CHC
Quick facts
- Pay
- $320,000 - $380,000 annual salary, plus up to $150,000 retention bonus and up to $20,000 relocation assistance
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Lamont, California
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3020 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Bakersfield, California | Up to $150K Bonus | Loan Repayment Eligible Practice full-scope OB/GYN in a collaborative, physician-led team while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of California’s Central Valley.
About Clinica Sierra Vista Clinica Sierra Vista, one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified OB/GYN to join our expanding Women’s Health program in Bakersfield, CA. This opportunity offers strong compensation, loan repayment eligibility, a balanced schedule, and the ability to make a meaningful impact caring for underserved communities.
Position Summary. We are seeking an OB/GYN Physician to join our expanding Women’s Health program. This position provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care within a collaborative group practice dedicated to bringing high-quality services in the outpatient and in-patient setting to the underserved population in Central Valley. New and Recent Graduates Are Welcome. We offer a supportive, mentorship-oriented environment with support for board-certification preparation and professional development.
Practice Highlights
- Physician-Led group of 7 OB/GYN physicians
- 3 clinic-based Nurse Practitioners supporting outpatient care
- Shared call schedule
- Protected post-call day
- ~3 clinic days per week
- Dedicated GYN surgery block time
- Home-call structure for improved lifestyle
- Hospital Resources
- Deliver at one hospital
- Robotic surgery available (optional)
- New graduates welcome-mentorship available
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $320,000 – $380,000 annual salary
- 3% annual merit increase
- Retention Bonus: Up to $150,000, can be applied toward mortgage/home purchase (Mortgage Subsidy).
- Pay for Performance - Productivity Incentive
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $20,000
- Additional benefits include:
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance (Day 1)
- CME allowance: up to $5,000 annual allowance + 40 hours/annual
- Generous PTO + holidays
- FTCA Malpractice Coverage
- J-1 & H-1B Visa Sponsorship (Cap-Exempt)
- Loan Repayment & Forgiveness Opportunities
Clinica Sierra Vista qualifies for:
- NHSC (National Health Service Corps) HRSA Loan Repayment Programs
- California HCAI Loan Repayment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Eligible providers may qualify for up to $300,000 in loan repayment through the CalHealthCares program in exchange for a 5-year Medi-Cal service commitment (subject to program approval). Many physicians significantly reduce or eliminate medical school debt.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Commitment to patient-centered, community-focused care
Why Bakersfield?
Bakersfield offers affordable California living and excellent work-life balance.
- Lower cost of living compared to major California cities
- Family-friendly communities and excellent schools
- Short commute times
- 270+ days of sunshine annually
Weekend Destinations (All within ~3 Hours)
- Sequoia National Park - 2 hours
- Yosemite National Park - 3 hours
- California Coast - 3 hours
- Los Angeles - 2 hours
- San Francisco - 3 hours
- San Diego - 3 hours
- Las Vegas, NV - 3 hours
Enjoy outdoor recreation, national parks, and California lifestyle without the high cost of coastal cities.
Contact Recruitment Team – Clinica Sierra Vista. Tania Alvarado (661) 612-4943.
Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us. Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
Visa sponsorship record: Clinica Sierra Vista
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
| FY2025 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| FY2024 | 8 | 7 | 0 | — |
This exact kind of role (Obstetricians And Gynecologists) isn't among the roles Clinica Sierra Vista sponsored most often.
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Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Obstetricians And Gynecologists (SOC 29-1218).
- 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.
- Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)
Filed 2 PERM labor certifications: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level IV (fully competent)Obstetricians And Gynecologists · California (state median of areas). Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $129,604 | ~15% |
| Level II | $179,670 | ~31% |
| Level III | $246,240 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $312,478 | ~61% |
This job pays $320,000–$380,000 a year — that's Level IV (fully competent). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level IV registration gets 4 entries; estimated selection chance about 61% — 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.