Chief Physician and Surgeon, Correctional Facility

Chief Physician and Surgeon, Correctional Facility

$314,556 - $323,988 Annual Range (Time-Limited Board Certified)

$298,824 - $307,764 Annual Range (Lifetime Board Certified)

$283,080 - $291,564 Annual Range (Pre-Board Certified)

The Chief Physician and Surgeon serves as a chief of service in charge of a major general medical and surgical subdivision in a State correctional facility; supervises physicians and other professional personnel giving medical care to patients; advises staff, either individually or by presiding at hospital ward, diagnostic, and clinical conferences on appropriate treatment techniques for specific cases; examines and treats patients requiring more difficult forms of medical treatment; serves as a consultant to staff members on unusual or difficult medical problems; recommends approval on such matters as institutional medical policy, new forms of treatment, and the need for equipment, facilities, personnel and budgeting; maintains order and supervises the conduct of persons committed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; and does other related work.

Desirable Qualifications: Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the Medical Board of California or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners, and possession of a valid certificate issued by an American Medical Specialty Board or an American Osteopathic Board as a specialist in internal medicine or family medicine.

Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions.

How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking "Apply Now" on the top or bottom of this page.

Contact Dana.Foster@cdcr.ca.gov or call 559-221-3270 for your questions regarding the application process, and status of your application.

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Closing Date/Time: Until Filled