Job Posting: ADDITIONAL/DUAL APPOINTMENT – PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (IM/FP)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-505439
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ADDITIONAL/DUAL APPOINTMENT – PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (IM/FP)
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (INTERNAL MED/FAMILY PRACTICE)

$142.30 - $171.00 per Hour
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 4/10/2026

Job Description and Duties


Position only open to existing primary care providers. The maximum allowable hours is 40 hours per month.

Physician & Surgeon, Correctional Facility (Internal Medicine/ Family Practice)
$150.18 starting hourly rate (Lifetime Board Certified)
$158.11 starting hourly rate (Time-Limited Board Certified)
$142.30 starting hourly rate (Pre-Board Certified)

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.


Under the general direction of the Chief Physician and Surgeon, the Physician and Surgeon (P&S) will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in treatment of patients within the Integrated Substance Use Disorders Treatment (ISUDT) program, evaluate, and treat patients with opiate and alcohol use disorders and assist in the development of a statewide addiction medicine program that prepares primary care providers to evaluate, refer and treat patients with substance use disorders (SUD). On-call duties and occasional travel to institutions and community health care organizations required.


This position is located in Telemedicine Services, Medical Services.The program provides vital primary care services to CCHCS patients in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s institutions via remote video conferencing.  Utilizing the latest technologies, staff provides improved access to medical services statewide, while decreasing costs associated with transportation and custody, and risk to public safety. Currently, Telemedicine Services offers a wide range of specialty services including cardiology; physical medicine and rehab; oncology; dermatology; and ear, nose, and throat.

This position requires 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 and 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.

This advertisement is for a Dual Appointment Physician and Surgeon, Correctional Facility (Internal Medicine/Family Practice) positions located at Elk Grove, Sacramento County; Santa Ana, Orange County; Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County; and Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-155-9263-917. 

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

Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.


This is a re-advertisement. If you have already applied for this vacancy, your application is on file and you do not need to re-apply.


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

Working Conditions

About the location –Headquarters, Elk Grove

Located less than 30 minutes from Sacramento and Lodi, the progressive city of Elk Grove offers a great mix of newly developed housing, business projects, and recreational opportunities.You will enjoy working at our campus-style office complex with free parking, and perhaps even call Elk Grove home.


About the location –Region, Diamond Bar

With more than 160 acres of parks, a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, and home to two award-winning school districts, it’s no wonder Diamond Bar was named one of Family Circle’s “10 Best Towns for Families.”  Located a mere half-hour commute to Los Angeles, this city is ideal for those living in other communities in the Los Angeles area

About the location –Region, Rancho Cucamonga

Conveniently located near Los Angeles and Orange County, you’ll have access to world-class shopping, restaurants, professional sports, and performing arts.Additionally, the perfect climate will allow for plenty of time at beaches, parks, and other outdoor activities.

About the location –Region, Santa Ana

Situated in the heart of Southern California’s Orange County, Santa Ana is a bustling community with a rich history and diverse population. Santa Ana has an artsy, cultural identity hidden in plain sight. Stroll through the walkable downtown and explore the many fun-and-funky theaters, cafés, boutiques, and galleries; revisit the whimsy and magic of childhood at nearby Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm; or relax and soak up that Southern California sun on one of Orange County’s pristine beaches

The position is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.



Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-505439
Position #(s):
042-155-9263-917
Working Title:
ADDITIONAL/DUAL APPOINTMENT – PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (IM/FP)
Classification:
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (INTERNAL MED/FAMILY PRACTICE)
$142.30 - $171.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
3
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term, Intermittent - 480 Hours

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.

 

Special Requirements

**THIS POSITION IS PENDING APPROVAL**

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQ’s, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

 When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.To prepare for the State Application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/10/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Correctional Health Care Services
Classification and Pay - Mail
Attn: NC
Classification and Pay
P.O. Box 588500, D-1, Personnel
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Correctional Health Care Services
Classification and Pay - Drop Off
NC
8280 Longleaf Drive, Bldg. D-1, Suite 101
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

This is an ISUDT specific assignment. Must be a current Addiction Central Team Provider (AMCT) with Telemedicine Services. Must have experience in correctional health care, telemedicine, MAT treatment and electronic health record systems.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

 

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/.

 

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/personnel-management/merit-system-principles-an-overview/.

 

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
When sending an email, include: job control (JC) # JC-505439 and position # (PN) 042-155-9263-917.
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cchcshrecos@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sheryl Souza
(916) 229-0677
sheryl.souza@cdcr.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
CCHCS EEO Office
(916) 691-6118
CCHCS_EEO@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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 work place. 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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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