Correctional Medicine Physician (Internal/Family Practice)

California Correctional Health Care Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, CA seeks a Physician & Surgeon, CF (Internal Medicine/Family Practice) to provide comprehensive medical care to incarcerated patients. The role includes medical assessments, treatment, and on-call duties within a correctional facility setting.

The position emphasizes clinical leadership, collaboration with nursing and midlevel providers, and adherence to professional standards of care while supporting rehabilitation and safety objectives.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and licensure to practice medicine in California (implied by job title).
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice (implied).

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to patients in a correctional facility.
• Performs medical assessments and provides medical treatment on assigned patients as appropriate and as authorized by the medical license.
• Provides clinical consultation to midlevel providers and instructs nursing and other clinical staff on medical protocols and adheres to professional medical standards of care.

Job description

California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, CA seeks a Physician & Surgeon, CF (Internal Medicine/Family Practice) to provide comprehensive medical care to incarcerated patients. The role includes medical assessments, treatment, and on-call duties within a correctional facility setting.

The position emphasizes clinical leadership, collaboration with nursing and midlevel providers, and adherence to professional standards of care while supporting rehabilitation and safety objectives.