Healthcare jobs in Kern County, CA

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Healthcare job opportunities in Kern County

Kern County is home to many different healthcare job opportunities. From hospitals and clinics to private practices and research facilities, there is a wide variety of places that offer employment in the healthcare field.

Healthcare jobs in Kern County, CA
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One of the largest employers in Kern County is Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. This facility offers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgery, and labor and delivery. They also have a Level II trauma center and are one of the only hospitals in the area with this designation. BMH employs over 2,000 people in a variety of positions including doctors, nurses, support staff, and administrators.

Another major employer in the area is Dignity Health - North Bakersfield Medical Center. This hospital offers many of the same services as BMH but also has a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). They employ over 1,200 people in various roles throughout the organization.

There are also several smaller hospitals and clinics located throughout Kern County that offer healthcare job opportunities. These include Adventist Health Bakersfield, Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield, San Joaquin Community Hospital, Sierra View Medical Center, and Valley Children's Hospital. Each of these facilities employs hundreds of people in various medical and non-medical positions.

In addition to traditional hospital settings, there are also many other types of healthcare organizations that offer employment opportunities in Kern County. These include private practices (both solo and group), nursing homes/assisted living facilities, home health agencies, hospice organizations, pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment suppliers, and more. Many of these organizations have multiple locations throughout Kern County which can provide even more job opportunities for those interested in working in healthcare.