Medical Director of PACE - Kern Admin
Company: Clinica Sierra Vista
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Clinica Sierra Vista is one of
the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California and
the nation, having earned the trust of its patients, partners and
the communities it serves over a 47-year history distinguished by
rapid growth and innovation, exceptional primary-care physicians,
and a reputation for treating the most vulnerable residents with
respect and compassion. Clinica Sierra Vista , accredited by the
rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in
Fresno and Kern counties. Our services include Pediatric Care,
Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management,
Prenatal & Women’s Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS
testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services.
We partner with local governments, social services departments,
businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs
for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica
Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home. Position
Summary : The Pace Medical Director is an Internal Medicine
Physician or Geriatrician working under the supervision of the
Chief Medical Officer. This hybrid position has admin and clinical
duties. As a clinician, the Pace Medical Director provides primary
medical care services to CSV PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care
for the Elderly) participants, including health assessments,
development of a plan of care in collaboration with the
interdisciplinary team, and evaluation of effectiveness of the plan
of care. During the admin time, the PACE medical director will
collaborate with CSV staff and external stake holders for the
creation, planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Pace
Program. Qualifications: Required qualifications: Graduate from an
accredited school as an M.D., or D.O California Medical License DEA
Certificate Current BLS certification through the AHA Board
Certification in respective specialty Previous leadership
experience Must be able to stay credentialed at CSV and with
affiliated organizations (when needed), in addition to local,
state, and federal payors as needed by CSV. Preferred
qualifications: Advanced certification in geriatrics by the ABIM or
ABFM Previous experience in PACE programs Previous experience in
quality improvement activities and/or value-based programs
Proficient on Epic (EHR) Previous experience in Electronic Health
Record optimization activities Interests in clinical research
Experience in integrating Provider Wellness Initiatives Proficiency
in Medical Spanish Must be able to work a full-time schedule. Must
be able to pass all pre-employment screening (background check,
drug tests, and references). Must be able to comply with
organizational behavioral standards. Benefits: $287,000- $440,000
Base salary (Commensurate with experience) Health, Vision, and
Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of
employment) Sign-on bonus of up to $150,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up
to $150,000. Paid CME Relocation reimbursement Loan repayment
through the NHSC. Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal
Tort Claims Act. J1/H-1B visa candidates are welcome, CSV is cap
exempt for H1-B Visa Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please
review the job details below and then click “apply" or call/text
Noemi Cardenas at (661) 936-3457. About the Central Valley Located
in the heart of California, the Central Valley feeds America as the
leading agricultural region of the nation. In the southern part of
the valley, oil production also powers the economy, though
aerospace, the healthcare industry and alternative energy are
emerging as key drivers as well. We specialize in sunshine in
California, with a mild climate year-round. Beaches are less than
two hours away, and several mountain ranges and the high desert are
even closer. We’re two hours north of Los Angeles, and a tank of
gas will get you to San Francisco, San Diego or Las Vegas. But our
greatest natural resource is not the bounty of our fields or our
oil; it’s the people. Fresno and Bakersfield take great pride in
our reputation as generous, giving cities who offer metropolitan
amenities but a small-town sense of community. 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! Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
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