California Correctional Health Care Services
Physician & Surgeon (Internal Medicine/Family Practice [IM/FP])
Join California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) and find a dedicated team of primary care physicians who have left the HMO Treadmill behind.
Position: Physicians (IM/FP)
- $319,284 – $345,324 for Time-Limited Board Certified physicians
- $303,276 – $328,032 for Lifetime Board Certified physicians
- $287,352 – $311,880 for Pre-Board Certified physicians
- $367,176 – $397,116 for Time-Limited Board Certified physicians at select locations
- $348,756 – $377,232 for Lifetime Board Certified physicians at select locations
- $330,444 – $358,656 for Pre-Board Certified physicians at select locations
*Additional 15% pay for doctors at select locations
About the Position:
Work within a structured, multidisciplinary team providing primary care, including:
- Routine Preventative Care
- Chronic disease management and education
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
- HIV/HCV Care
Physicians have access to essential tools such as:
- Expansive Drug Formulary
- Comprehensive Care Guides
- Referrals to Specialty Care and Services
- Strong Nursing Teams
- Expansive Allied Health Services
What CCHCS physicians don't have:
- Insurance, Worker’s Comp, and Disability paperwork
- Unrealistic patient volume — most primary care physicians see fewer patients per day than private sector/HMO colleagues
- Missed time with friends and family — with a 40-hour workweek, physicians can care for patients and themselves
- CA Medical License
- IM/FP Certification
Benefits:
Enjoy State of CA employment benefits, including:
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- State of CA retirement with vesting in 5 years (www.CalPERS.ca.gov)
- Paid insurance, license, and DEA renewal
- Visa sponsorship assistance
- Relocation assistance for new hires
- Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans (tax deferral up to $46,000 – $61,000/year)
- Various geographic settings: Northern California Coast, Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California
About California Correctional Health Services:
- State of CA agency partnered with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
- Provides medical, dental, and mental health care in over 30 CDCR facilities from headquarters in Elk Grove and regional offices
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