Oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Pivotal Role in Growing Cancer Care Network

As our Oncology Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will join a growing practice within Dignity Health Medical Group Bakersfield, playing a pivotal role in expanding and enhancing our comprehensive oncology care network.

You will provide expert comprehensive oncology care within a 100% outpatient model, working alongside a dynamic and collaborative team of tenured and respected oncology specialists. Your contributions will be key in developing patient pathways, optimizing care delivery, and ensuring a compassionate environment where every patient story matters, making a significant impact on patients' lives.

To be successful in this role, you will be a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with at least one year of oncology clinical experience, eager to practice in a setting that actively shapes care delivery through team collaboration. You will appreciate an exceptionally desirable work-life balance, enjoying one convenient location with no holidays, no weekends, and no extended hours, while benefiting from an excellent total compensation package.

We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires: A competitive earnings package ranging from $160,000 – $180,000, which includes a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. You will also receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and a CME allowance.

Job Requirements

Required

• Active or eligible license in the state of California
• Nationally recognized certification (as determined by Medicare)
• Completion of state mandated educational courses
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• At least one year of clinical experience

Where You’ll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield is dedicated to delivering high-quality, coordinated care through a culture rooted in dignity, collaboration, and humankindness. Physicians are supported by strong leadership, operational excellence, and a shared mission to improve the health of the communities we serve.

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

About Bakersfield, CA: 

Bakersfield, California offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and personal lifestyle. Physicians enjoy a lower cost of living compared to coastal California, spacious housing, and a family-friendly environment.

• Easy access to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and the Sierra Nevada mountains  
• Abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, fishing, and weekend getaways  
• Growing dining, arts, and cultural scene  
• Strong sense of community with excellent schools and neighborhoods  
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved and appreciative community  

Bakersfield allows you to focus on what matters most—your patients, your family, and your quality of life.