PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (IM/FP), Valley State Prison (VSP)

About the role

This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM rate for this classification is: P $26,677 Q $28,156, R $29,640.

Job Description and Duties

The Physician & Surgeon, CF (IM/FP), provides medical care to patients in a correctional facility. They perform medical assessments and provide medical treatment for assigned patients as appropriate and authorized by the medical license. They provide clinical consultation and support to Advanced Practice Providers and instruct nursing and other clinical staff on medical protocols and adhere to professional medical standards of care. They are assigned on call duties.

Working Conditions

Travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

• 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.
• Possession of a valid internal medicine or family medicine Medical or Osteopathic Specialty Certificate issued by an American Medical Specialty Board or an American Osteopathic Specialty Board; or admissibility to an internal medicine or family medicine Specialty examination as evidenced by a written statement from the Secretary of the American Board of Family Medicine or the Secretary of the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.