Medical Director of PACE - Kern Admin

Company: Clinica Sierra Vista
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: April 2, 2026

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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