PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, CF (IM/FP) - Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP)

California Correctional Health Care Services; California; On-site; USD 26,677 - 29,640; Full time

Job summary

A state correctional health organization is seeking a Physician and Surgeon for its facility in California. The role involves providing comprehensive medical care, conducting assessments, and performing treatments for patients in a correctional environment. Ideal candidates will possess a valid medical license and specialty certification. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public health within the correctional system while ensuring compliance with established medical standards.

Qualifications

• Possession of legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California.
• Valid internal medicine or family medicine Medical or Osteopathic Specialty Certificate required.
• Admissibility to an internal medicine or family medicine Specialty examination is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients in a correctional facility.
• Perform medical assessments and treatments for assigned patients.
• Provide clinical consultation and support to Advanced Practice Providers.

Skills

Medical assessments

Medical treatment

Clinical consultation

Medical protocols

Education

Medical or Osteopathic Specialty Certificate

Possession of legal practice requirements

Job description

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

This advertisement is for a Physician and Surgeon, CF (Internal Med/Family Practice) position(s) located at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) in Crescent City, CA, in Del Norte County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 394‑213‑9263‑XXX.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full‑time employee in Bargaining Unit 16, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 4.62 percent and will receive 8 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly for at least 16 months. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part‑time employees are subject to the same conditions as full‑time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time‑base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full‑time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on the following dates:

• 2/13/26
• 2/27/26
• 3/13/26
• 3/27/26
• 4/10/26
• 4/24/26
• 05/08/26
• 5/29/26
• 6/12/26
• 6/26/26
• 7/10/26
• 7/24/26
• 8/7/26
• 8/21/26
• 9/4/26
• 9/18/26
• 10/2/26
• 10/16/26
• 10/30/26
• 11/13/26
• 11/27/26
• 12/11/26

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.

Under the general direction of the Chief Physician & Surgeon, Correctional Facility (CF), the Physician & Surgeon, CF (Internal Medicine/Family Practice [IM/FP]), CF provides medical care to patients in a correctional facility. The Physician & Surgeon, CF (IM/FP), performs medical assessments and provides medical treatment for assigned patients as appropriate, authorized by the medical license and consistent with Department policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. The Physician & Surgeon, CF (IM/FP) provides clinical consultation and support to Advanced Practice Providers and instructs nursing and other clinical staff on medical protocols and adheres to professional medical standards of care. The Physician & Surgeon, CF (IM/FP) is assigned on call duties.

Minimum 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 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.