Chief Physician & Surgeon, Correctional Health Leader

California Correctional Health Care Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a Chief Physician & Surgeon for Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, Fresno County. The role directs all medical staff and works with clinical and custody leaders to assure safe, timely care for the inmate population.

Reporting to the Institution Chief Medical Executive, the position emphasizes clinical governance, program integrity, and collaboration across departments to deliver high-quality healthcare in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Supervise all civil service and contract medical physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants assigned to the institution.
• Collaborate with clinical and custody supervisors and managers to ensure safe, timely, effective and efficient medical services.
• Support program integrity and clinical governance within a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of medical staff at the institution.
• Coordinate medical services with custody and administrative leadership.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards for inmate health care.

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a Chief Physician & Surgeon for Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, Fresno County. The role directs all medical staff and works with clinical and custody leaders to assure safe, timely care for the inmate population.

Reporting to the Institution Chief Medical Executive, the position emphasizes clinical governance, program integrity, and collaboration across departments to deliver high-quality healthcare in a secure environment.