Physician II - Correctional

PHYSICIAN II (CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

• Board Certification pay: Employees assigned on a regular, full-time basis in this classification, who are Board Certified, shall receive, in addition to his or her salary, the equivalent of $350 monthly.
• Jail Supplement pay: An employee in this classification who is assigned to work in an adult or juvenile correctional or institutional facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours.

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After six (6) months, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration.

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Physician II vacancies within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas – Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services – is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care to all adult inmates in the County's five correctional facilities and contracts with hospitals for inpatient and specialty care.

The Physician II will be the primary care provider to the most under‑served patients in Orange County while working in a challenging environment. Physicians will provide all urgent and chronic care to the adult population of Orange County Jails, including women’s health and prenatal care for obstetric (OB) patients. Physicians must be skilled at making good clinical judgments based on physical diagnosis and perform a wide range of office‑based, outpatient procedures such as: femoral venipunctures, skin biopsies, sutures, ingrown nail removals, incision and drainage, pap smears, colonoscopies, etc.

Additionally, the Physician II will provide clinical supervision and oversight of four (4) Nurse Practitioners (NP).

The ideal candidate will have one (1) or more years of experience working in triage/urgent care, mental health, or correctional medicine type of setting. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following:

• Providing medical and mental health services effectively while promoting patient safety and improving patient care practices.
• Performing comprehensive physical examinations and ordering appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Understanding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines and legal liabilities.
• Knowledge of current policies, practices, and trends as it relates to Correctional Health.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical record systems (e.g., EHR system).

• Supervising, directing, and consulting with clinical staff.
• Maintaining team objectives and standards.
• Training and developing staff to ensure they understand and follow proper procedures and protocols.

• Diagnosing, treating and controlling diseases in a sensitive manner.
• Demonstrating resilience and positivity in a challenging…