CHIEF PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON

California Department of State Hospitals; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 22,210 - 28,801; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals seeks a Chief Physician and Surgeon to lead a major general medical and surgical subdivision at the Fresno facility. The role involves directing clinical services and supervising physicians and other professionals delivering medical and psychiatric care to clients/patients.

The position is permanent, full time, based in Fresno County with in-office duties and state civil service terms, including PLP considerations.

Qualifications

• Leads a major medical and surgical subdivision within a state hospital.
• Supervises physicians and other professional personnel delivering care.
• Provides high-quality medical and psychiatric services to clients/patients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief of service in charge of a major general medical and surgical subdivision.
• Supervise physicians and other professional personnel delivering medical and psychiatric care.
• Provide medical service to clients/patients.

Skills

Medical leadership

Physician supervision

Clinical care

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-525549

Position #(s): 437-000-7561-XXX

Working Title: Chief Physician and Surgeon

Classification: CHIEF PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON

Salary: $22,210.00 - $23,559.00 V

Salary: $23,442.00 - $24,868.00 W

Salary: $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: Fresno County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Description And Duties

This position is for DSH-Coalinga.

Serve as chief of service in charge of a major general medical and surgical subdivision in a large State hospital; or supervise physicians and other professional personnel giving medical and psychiatric care to clients/patients; give medical service to such clients/patients.

• For more information regarding the duties for this particular classification, please refer to the Duty Statement attached to this bulletin**

All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides PLO leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). The BU that represents this position is BU#16 – UNION of American Physician and Dentist (UAPD) . The expected salary reduction will be 4.62% of the salary identified above, and you will accrue approximately 8 hours of PLP each qualifying pay period. Incumbents will be subject to the PLP salary reduction and leave accruals through June 30, 2027.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information

DSH - Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a secure perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov