Physician Assistant, Correctional Facility
$135,144 - $161,700 Annual Range
California Correctional Health Care Services is elevating both the field of correctional medicine as well as the careers of physicians, like you, dedicated to providing quality primary care. Whatever your professional interest, we can help you continue to hone your skills in public health, disease management and education, addiction medicine and so much more.
All physician assistants (PAs) with CCHCS must have current board certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
We currently have opportunities at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP), located in Blythe. This friendly desert community is an outdoor recreational wonderland, with access to almost 95 miles of navigable water for boating, fishing, and water skiing and 350 days of sunshine to enjoy golfing, tennis, and hiking. The upscale enclaves of La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs make an attractive home base for many of CVSP’s physicians and their families.
In return for your efforts, CCHCS provides a competitive compensation package, including:
- 40-hour workweek
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Paid insurance, license, and DEA renewal
- Robust 401(k) and 457(b) savings plans (tax defer up to $45,000 - $60,000 per year)
- Visa sponsorship opportunities
- Dedicated assistance with visa sponsorship
- Comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage
- And much more
Submit your CV to CentralizedHiringUnit@cdcr.ca.gov or call (877) 793-4473 for more information.
Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.
Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions.
How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking “Apply Now” on the top or bottom of this page.
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Closing Date/Time: Until Filled
