Physician and Surgeon, CF (IM/FP) - Region III

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. Inclusive Workplace: 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. Position Overview This advertisement is for a Physician and Surgeon, CF (Internal Med/Family Practice) position located at Bakersfield Regional Office – Southern, Bakersfield, CA (Kern County). Position number: 091‑000‑9263‑XXX. Please indicate the position number on your application. 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: Job Description and Duties Under the direct supervision of the Regional Deputy Medical Executive (ROME), the Regional Physician and Surgeon (RP&S) will be integrated into the regional team to support implementation and improvements in key areas within Medical Services consistent with the Complete Care Model and community standards of care. The essential functions of this position include institution‑specific duties performed onsite or remotely via VTC, regional office‑based assignments, and community outreach activities. The overarching purpose of this position is to support recruitment and retention of qualified medical providers and delivery of appropriate, timely, safe, cost‑effective, and efficient clinical services. Extensive travel to institutions is required. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Correctional Health Care Services