CHIEF PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-526717
Position #(s): 455-420-7561-XXX
Working Title: Chief Physician and Surgeon (Safety)
Classification: CHIEF PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
$22,210.00 - $23,559.00 V
$23,442.00 - $24,868.00 W
$24,679.00 - $28,801.00 Y
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: San Luis Obispo County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: DSH - Atascadero

Job Description And Duties

• Take action, as directed, to promote and implement the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Assessment and Improvement within the structure of Central Medical Services.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with The Joint Commission and Licensure standards.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI).
• Aid in maintaining a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbances, and assist in the management of the conduct of the patients.
• Responsible for the Clinical supervision of the medical component of the following services within Central Medical Services: Clinical Laboratory, Radiology Department, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Central Supply, Central Medical Clinic, EEG-ECG Department, Family Nurse Practitioner Services, and Public Health Services.
• Responsible for the Clinical supervision of the medical component of the following services outside Central Medical Services: Urgent Care Room Services and Unit 1.
• Responsible for supervision of physicians within the Department of Medicine.
• Serves as the hospital's Medical Reviewing Officer and is therefore responsible for reviewing and evaluating employment risks as they relate to preplacement medical examinations and other ongoing occupational health issues.
• Review Service overtime and use of unscheduled time off, audit for patterns and trends, and provide recommendations for improvement and/or initiate corrective action.
• This review/audit will include areas identified to reduce workers compensation costs.
• If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to take the CHIEF PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Classification Examiniation.
• Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey.
• You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

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