Assistant Medical Director D​/CF; Senior Physician Management

The Position

The Position

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To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to Ria Adams, Health Services Secretary
, at adamsr
. This recruitment is open until filled. The next submission date is through April 1, 2026
. Submissions will be screened according to the qualifications above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the interview and selection process. 1st round interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 6, 2026 and 2nd round interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 13, 2026
. The target start date for the new hire is May 2026
. If you have questions and for additional information about this position or the recruitment process, please contact Ria Adams at adamsr
.

As part of Primary Health Services, Adult Correctional Health (ACH) provides a high level of primary care services to the adult inmate population in the Sacramento County Jails. The Sacramento Sheriff’s Office (SSO) has overall responsibility and management for the County Jails. The Department of Health Services (DHS), Primary Health Division provides healthcare services (physical health and behavioral health) through County and contracted staff working in partnership with the Sacramento Sherriff’s Office (SSO).

Services are provided onsite and offsite by County staff and contracted Providers. They include:
Physical Health, Mental Health, and Alcohol & Drug Services. The Assistant Medical Director D/CF (AMD) provides oversight of medical services in collaboration with the Medical Director D/CF and provides onsite supervision to Providers assigned. The AMD is responsible for a minimum of 30% direct services to patients with awareness of the specific needs of the population being served.

Duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Provide on‑site oversight and supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physicians (Providers) assigned.
• Work directly with assigned Providers to educate them on Correctional health processes and determine best course of action to provide and improve overall quality of care.
• Collaborate with ACH Administration, including Case Management to support patient access to speciality care providers, non‑County Providers, and non‑medical facilities.
• Collaborate with nursing to prioritize daily Provider Sick Call appointments for patients based on level of acuity.
• Monitor Chronic Care Program protocols, including Medicated Assistant Treatment (MAT).
• Create and facilitate work groups and committees designed to improve patient care.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to develop, update, or replace medical County policies.
• Manage Provider Sick Call appointments and Provider visits.
• Communicate with Medical Director to make certain the goals and objectives of the program are met – including consistent processes between the Main Jail and RCCC.
• Develop and monitor projects assigned by the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator.

• Supervise Provider staff assigned.
• Evaluate assigned Provider staff’s quality of work by completing reviews of provider chart notes and treatment plans.
• Assess, train and monitor new Provider staff assigned.
• Meet with provider staff to address issues in performance and/or attendance.

• Maintain an active professional license and certifications.
• Attend classes or workshops to improve medical skills.

• Exhibit excellent customer service, focused on patient care.
• Create a cooperative working environment among peers and ACH personnel.
• Learn and utilize ACH’s EHR, required for documenting patient care.
• Be proactive versus reactive.
• Use good judgment in decision‑making.
• Foster a team culture and accept various assignments as needed.
• Work cooperatively with Sacramento Sheriff’s Office personnel.
• Maintain flexibility and adapt to different situations based on the correctional working environment.
• Adhere to quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintain a…