# Kern Medical jobs and careers

> 47 open roles at Kern Medical as of November 12, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/kern-medical

Since our beginning in 1867, Kern Medical has served as an integral part of the community. Our 222-licensed bed acute care teaching hospital and outpatient clinics offer many services unavailable to the rest of the community. These services include: - The only Level II Trauma program between Fresno and Los Angeles - Academic teaching programs that have trained many of the physicians now practicing in our community. Each year, over 200 residents, fellows, and medical students enroll in Kern Medical's training programs. - Hospital-based high-risk pregnancy services - Inpatient psychiatric services integrated with the County's mental health programs - Integrated outpatient clinics with locations at our Columbus Clinic (1111 Columbus Avenue), Medical Center Campus (1700 Mt. Vernon Avenue), and on Truxtun Avenue (6401 Truxtun Avenue, Suite A-1) As an academic teaching hospital, we are affiliated with UCLA and its David Geffen School of Medicine, with many of our physicians also holding faculty positions at UCLA. Our physician training ranges from three to five years with residencies in internal medicine, surgery, family practice, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry. We offer an extensive array of services to all – regardless of their circumstances. We continue to add new medical technologies, recruit outstanding physicians in new specialties, and further expand our affiliation with UCLA. We are proud of our founding mission focused on caring for you and your loved ones with the highest quality and most compassionate service.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 47 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 4 |
| Cities hiring | 1 |
| Average listed base pay (USD/yr) | $100k |
| Highest listed base pay (USD/yr) | $199k |
| Headquarters | Bakersfield, CA, USA |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Employees | 1,001 to 5,000 |
| Industries | Education, Health Care, Hospital |
| Website | https://kernmedical.com |

## Where they are hiring

- Bakersfield: 47 open roles

## Newest open roles

- [Respiratory Therapist - Temporary - Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ca90bbca-1dcf-4cd3-add5-67639efbef3a), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Patient Access Services Representative I/II - Kern Medical Surgery Ctr., LLC, Full-Time C - 34th St Specialty Clinics- Bilingual preferred](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/4f30bc93-bb15-4363-9435-c6131e99848c), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Information Systems Ambulatory Manager](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c58e8031-830a-444c-a798-747ff308c302), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Radiologic Technologist - Full Time - Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/778e74cb-3df4-476f-b879-3e95aa11152f), Bakersfield, CA, United States ($69k)
- [Medical Social Worker III - Per Diem](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/bc5a6712-67b3-4198-898e-3a8e60112242), Bakersfield, CA, United States ($83k)
- [Patient Access Services Representative III - Full Time - Ambulatory Registration - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/297a6be5-8f86-4dd6-94ef-19ad1d084ac7), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Patient Access Services Representative- Outpatient Scheduling, Referrals, and Authorizations - Full Time - Temporary](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/96ebc979-91fe-466c-adfe-c5ba7f11fa5b), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Correctional Staff Nurse - Full Time - Lerdo Clinic - Shift - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/16dd08d9-64da-48f2-8145-d3ba4303d04e), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Patient Access Services Representative- Outpatient Scheduling, Referrals, and Authorizations - Full Time](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/b303cc70-b4fd-4bc4-92c4-9173d3bc1cc1), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Patient Access Services Representative - ER Admitting - AM Shift (7am-7:30p) - Full Time](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/53bfc294-15c5-406a-aad3-e322a470c6ed), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Patient Navigator I/II - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ee476a8e-5757-4f1d-8e2b-9240540a868b), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Utilization Review Nurse - Case Management - Full Time](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/efb165bb-f0e1-4ccc-b6ba-b11737e5745e), Bakersfield, CA, United States ($91k)
- [Registered Nurse - Columbus Infusion Center - Per Diem](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e9e458cc-4db3-4421-a045-3f8ea44e1b3b), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Pharmacist - Per Diem - Inpatient Pharmacy](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/a79b90d0-530c-4a42-b07c-e3c26b614807), Bakersfield, CA, United States ($199k)
- [Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/74b8c6f3-f2e6-4bc9-90c0-fdb9503db3cd), Bakersfield, CA, United States ($61k)
- [Physical Therapy Assistant - Per Diem - Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/1870edaf-6e58-4270-8d5a-f08a68380c56), Bakersfield, CA, United States ($103k)
- [Hospital Nurse Shift Manager - Per Diem - Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/8943798d-1bc8-4293-b48f-098eda74259b), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Surgical Technologist - Per Diem](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/e3e42629-119d-40e7-bbea-a69a4ba26c3a), Bakersfield, CA, United States ($68k)
- [Nurse Practitioner - OB Clinic - Full Time](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/c9ef0eb3-eb04-4ba9-be1a-adc161b3bd5e), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - OB Clinic](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/431c1d49-6f6a-4805-9ffa-4d8f1ac3f82c), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Clinic - Temporary](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/088eb64d-c27d-497c-ab11-2e37530ca034), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Vocational Nurse I/II - Medicine Specialty Clinic - Full-time - Shift - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/9572720b-cbbd-40db-9ba9-177eaa70186c), Bakersfield, CA, United States ($57k)
- [MRI Technologist - Per Diem - Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/d8ddbf8e-1270-4cc4-bd38-63793d915d6b), Bakersfield, CA, United States ($124k)
- [Registered Nurse - Pediatrics (4D) - Full Time - Shift](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/7d840788-4efc-4530-8658-ad38aea0e90f), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- [Healthcare Application Analyst III – Hybrid (Must Reside Within Driving Distance; On-Site 1 Week/Month)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/297b9d9a-932b-478a-816c-7d542cadd89b), Bakersfield, CA, United States
- All 47 roles: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/kern-medical#jobs

## Leadership

- Scott Thygerson, Chief Executive Officer
- Lisa Hockersmith, Vice President Of Human Resources
- Tyler Whitezell, Chief Operating Officer
- Roby Hunt, Chief Human Resources & Transformation Officer
- Glenn Goldis, Chief Medical Officer
- Andrew Cantu, VP Chief Financial Officer
- Renee Villanueva, Chief Ambulatory And Outreach Officer
- Craig Witmer, Chief Technology Officer

## Common questions

### Is Kern Medical hiring right now?

Yes. Kern Medical has 47 open roles listed as of November 12, 2026.

### Where is Kern Medical hiring?

The most open roles are in Bakersfield (47).

### How much does Kern Medical pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at Kern Medical is $100k a year, and the highest is $199k.

### Where is Kern Medical headquartered?

Kern Medical is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA, USA and was founded in 1867.

### Who leads Kern Medical?

Scott Thygerson, Chief Executive Officer, is at the top of Kern Medical's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Kern Medical?

Pick a role on Kern Medical's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Kern Medical's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.