Medical Director, State Hospital​/Developmental Center

Department of Developmental Services
- Headquarters

JC-530346 - Medical Director

$29,461.00 - $36,512.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/1/2026

Porterville Developmental Center is seeking an accomplished Medical Director to provide executive-level direction for comprehensive medical and clinical services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a unique opportunity to shape clinical standards, advance quality improvement and health outcomes, and partner with executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams to deliver specialized, person-centered healthcare.

Effective July 31, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of 4.62% in exchange for eight hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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

This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

• MEDICAL DIRECTOR, STATE HOSPITAL/DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

$29,461.00 - $35,624.00U

$30,026.00 - $36,512.00V

MEDICAL DIRECTOR, STATE HOSPITAL/DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER $29,461.00 - $35,624.00U $30,026.00 - $36,512.00V New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

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• This position(s) require(s) a(n) Medical License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

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:

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of medicine, multidisciplinary treatment, and healthcare administration; care and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities; applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards; quality improvement and program evaluation methods.

Ability to:
Plan, organize, and direct medical programs; analyze complex clinical and administrative issues and develop effective solutions; provide leadership and direction in a complex healthcare environment.

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

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