Chief Physician and Surgeon (Safety)

Job Description and Duties

The Chief Physician and Surgeon (Safety)  will be directed by the Chief of Primary Care in the Medical Staff Department at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Take action, as directed, to promote and implement the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Assessment and Improvement within the structure of Central Medical Services.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with The Joint Commission and Licensure standards.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI). Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of the patients.
• Responsible for the Clinical supervision of the medical component of the following services within Central Medical Services: Clinical Laboratory, Radiology Department, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Central Supply, Central Medical Clinic, EEG-ECG Department, Family Nurse Practitioner Services, and Public Health Services. Responsible for the Clinical supervision of the medical component of the following services outside Central Medical Services: Urgent Care Room Services and Unit 1.
• Responsible for supervision of physicians within the Department of Medicine. 
• Serves as the hospital's Medical Reviewing Officer and is therefore responsible for reviewing and evaluating employment risks as they relate to preplacement medical examinations and other ongoing occupational health issues.
• Review Service overtime and use of unscheduled time off, audit for patterns and trends, and provide recommendations for improvement and/or initiate corrective action. This review/audit will include areas identified to reduce workers compensation costs.
• As assigned, is responsible to assure that performance standards are met as required both by Hospital policy and relevant State laws.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.
Click here to take the CHIEF PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Classification Examiniation
Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

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Working Conditions

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Medical License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Applicants must have a current and valid license from the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

Only applicants who have a California Board of Medical Quality Assurance or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners License free and clear of disciplinary action may be offered an interview.

You must provide a valid certificate issued by an American Medical Specialty Board or an American Osteopathic Board as a specialist in one of the fields of medicine, or proof of eligibility for examination for such a certificate as evidenced by a written statement from the Secretary of an American Specialty Board or and American Osteopathic Board.

IMPORTANT:  The Medical Staff of DSH-Atascadero requires Chief Physician and Surgeon candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for allied health professional privileging set forth in the facility bylaws. Candidates applying for both licensed and unlicensed positions must submit the required documents listed under the Required Application Documents Section.

Benefits

• Copy/paste into HTML section: There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional Information

• Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

• This position requires candidates to take and pass a drug screening test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.

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 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.
• Other -

  You must include a copy of your current and valid license from the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

• Other - You must include a copy of your valid certificate issued by an American Medical Specialty Board or an American Osteopathic Board as a specialist in one of the fields of medicine, or proof of eligibility for examination for such a certificate as evidenced by a written statement from the Secretary of an American Specialty Board or and American Osteopathic Board.