Primary Care Physician - California Correctional Health Care Services : Job Details

Physicians (IM/FP)

$345,324 Time-Limited Board Certified

$328,032 Lifetime Board Certified

$311,880 Pre-Board Certified

$397,116 Time-Limited Board Certified*

$377,232 Lifetime Board Certified*

$358,656 Pre-Board Certified*

*Doctors at select locations receive additional 15% pay

About the Position:

Within a structured, multidisciplinary team, provide primary care that may include treatment related to:

• Routine Preventative Care
• Chronic disease management and education
• Public Health
• Addiction Medicine
• HIV/HCV Care

Here, physicians have access to the tools needed for successful delivery of care, including:

• Expansive Drug Formulary
• Comprehensive Care Guides
• Referrals to Specialty Care and Services
• Strong Nursing Teams
• Expansive Allied Health Services

But, most important are what CCHCS physicians don't have:

• Insurance, Worker's Comp, and Disability paperwork
• Unrealistic patient volume – most primary care physicians see fewer patients per day than their private sector/HMO colleagues and are able to take the time they need for appointments
• Missed time with friends and family – with a 40-hour workweek, CCHCS physicians are able to care for patients and themselves

Benefits:

In return for your skills, we offer all of the benefits that come with State of CA employment, including:

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• State of CA retirement that vests in 5 years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
• Paid insurance, license, and DEA renewal
• Dedicated assistance with visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance for those new to State of CA service
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans (tax defer up to $47,000 - $62,000 per year)
• Wide Variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, the Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California

Requirements:

• CA Medical License
• IM/FP Certification

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

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