A member of Catholic Healthcare West, this hospital, originally housing 14 beds, saw its first patient on September 15, 1908. Today the area is served with 2 facilities, together they house 267 beds, employ 1,202, and have 556 physicians on staff. Both hospitals provide their service area with emergency, intensive care and many other primary & specialized services to meet the medical needs of both inpatients & outpatients.
Mercy Hospitals of Bakerfield provide friendly & professional work environments for their employees .. a place where long-term careers are common and goals are fulfilled. Ongoing development of employee skills and growth is accomplished through a variety of paths, including training, educational programs and other resources. Full & part-time employees here are eligible for a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package that includes fully paid medical insurance, dental & vision options, life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, relocation assistance and a wide array of other work/life balance programs.