Physician & Surgeon (IM/FP) - Advanced Complex Care Physician
Job Number: 6060891
Location: Headquarters - Elk Grove
Department Name: California Correctional Health Care Services
Region: Northern California
Time Base/FT/PT: Full Time
Closing Date/FFD: Until Filled
 
Physician & Surgeon (IM/FP) - Advanced Complex Care Physician
$302,424 - $317,556 annual (Time-Limited Board Certified)
$287,268 - $301,656 annual (Lifetime Board Certified)
$272,184 - $285,804 annual (Pre-Board Certified)
  • Physicians providing care within one of our designated institutions receive an additional 15% Stipend of Base pay ($45,360 - $62,760 Time-Limited Board Certified; $43,092 - $59,640 Lifetime Board Certified; $40,824 - $56,496 Pre-Board Certified)

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking a physician with a desire to help shape and enhance the delivery of medical care to clinically complex patients within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations’ (CDCR) correctional institutions. In addition to a CA medical license, you must possess an X-Waiver (or ability to attain within 14 days of hire).

Under the general direction of the Deputy Medical Executive for the Complex Patient Populations, you will:

  • Serve as a clinical subject matter expert that develops and updates evidence-based guidelines and tools, continues medical education activities, and clinical policies and procedures related to providing care to patients with complex needs
  • Develop programs designed to identify, treat, and monitor complex patient populations
  • Support statewide quality improvement activities including developing clinical toolkits and educating institution-based providers in utilizing the toolkits to provide value-based patient care
  • Serve as a clinical consultant on projects and perform clinical practice and mortality reviews as needed
  • Travel to CDCR correctional institutions throughout California

CCHCS also offers a competitive compensation package, including:

  • 40-hour workweek
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Relocation assistance for those new to State of California service
  • Robust 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans (tax defer up to $45,000 - $60,000 per year)
  • Paid CME, with paid time off to attend
  • Dedicated assistance with visa sponsorship
  • Comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage
  • And much more

This distinctive opportunity is based at CCHCS’ comfortable and modern campus-style headquarters office in Elk Grove, located approximately 15 miles south of Sacramento. 

Submit your CV to CentralizedHiringUnit@cdcr.ca.govor call (877) 793-4473 for more information.

Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.
 
Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions.
 
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CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov".
 
EOE.