Chief Physician

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking a dynamic California-licensed IM/FP physician to provide leadership to a dedicated team of primary care providers (PCP). These PCP teams, which may include physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, work in concert to deliver primary care to a diverse and clinically complex patient population.

About the Position:

Lead a structured, multidisciplinary team, providing primary care that may include treatment related to:

• Routine Preventive Care
• Chronic disease management and education
• Public Health
• Addiction Medicine
• HIV/HCV Care

Here, your primary care team has access to the tools needed for successful delivery of care, including:

• Robust Drug Formulary
• Comprehensive Care Guides
• Referrals to Specialty Care and Services
• Strong Nursing Teams
• Expansive Allied Health Services

Benefits:

CCHCS offers all of the benefits and stability of employment with the State of California, including:

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• State of California retirement that vests in 5 years (visit for retirement formulas)
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) savings plans (tax defer up to $49,000 - $65,000 per year)
• Paid CME, with paid time off to attend
• Paid Insurance, license, and DEA renewal
• And much more

Department Information

CDCR and 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 and 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 collaboration efforts at all levels of the Department.

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