PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, CF (IM/FP) - SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITY (SATF)

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

Benefits offered by this job

15% pay differential for on-site work

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

A state correctional health organization is seeking a Physician and Surgeon for its facility in Corcoran, California. This role involves providing comprehensive medical care to patients in a correctional environment, performing medical assessments, and adhering to high professional standards. The ideal candidate will possess a valid medical license and preferably have experience in correctional healthcare. The position offers a salary with a pay differential and an opportunity to contribute positively to community health rehabilitation efforts.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid medical license.
• Experience in correctional health care preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure in a correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients in a correctional facility.
• Perform medical assessments and treatments as authorized.
• Consult and instruct nursing staff on medical protocols.
• Adhere to professional medical standards.
• Be assigned on-call duties.

Skills

Medical care and treatment

Clinical consultation

Medical assessments

Professional medical standards

Education

Medical degree

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.

Commitment
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR/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 Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) in Corcoran, CA, located in Kings County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 587 -213-9263-XXX.

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

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR 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 is a limited‑term position which may be extended or become permanent.

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

Employees in this class, employed within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and who are physically located and assigned to this institution, shall receive a pay differential equivalent to 15% of their monthly base pay.

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.

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Chief Physician & Surgeon, Correctional Facility (CF), provide medical care to patients in a correctional facility.
• Perform medical assessments and provide medical treatment on assigned patients as appropriate and as authorized by the medical license.
• Provide clinical consultation to mid‑level providers and other staff and instruct nursing and other clinical staff on medical protocols.
• Adhere to professional medical standards of care.
• Be assigned on‑call duties.

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.