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California Prison Health Care Services was created to restore a constitutional level of health care for the 170,000 inmates in California's correctional facilities. Providing quality care for people who previously had no voice in their own care is a noble cause and epic in scope. It requires individuals with an exceptional dedication to their profession and their patients.
A Physician Assistant, under the clinical supervision of a physician, in a State Correctional facility in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, assesses and manages the health care needs of patients in primary care and specialized clinic settings; performs and interprets physical examinations and routine laboratory, screening and therapeutic procedures; educates and counsels patients regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health; and does other related work.

*Starting Salary:
$9,064/month

Benefits Include:

* Deferred Compensation Plans (Savings pool, 401k and 457 plan)
* Twelve (12) paid holidays
* Generous paid vacation/sick leave or annual leave
* Health, Dental, Vision Care Plans
* Long Term Care Insurance (CalPERS)
* Flexible work hours (Management discretion)


*Salaries will be adjusted accordingly to comply with the provisions of the current furlough programs.
Requirements:

Possession of a current Physician Assistant license for the State of California. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)

Other Desirable Qualifications Include:

* Current Basic Life Support certification.
* At least two years of relevant primary care experience; for specialized facilities (e.g., women's prison), the two years of primary care experience can be substituted with other relevant experience (e.g., women's health).
* National certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

For more information on this position please read the Bulletin.
The challenges of our work are tremendous. But the rewards of making such a significant difference in people's lives are even more impressive. We provide competitive compensation as well as the superior California State Employee benefits and retirement package.

You may apply for this position by clicking 'Apply Now.' Or you may mail a hard copy of your application and resume to the following address:

Medcareers Workforce Development
Po Box 4038 Ste 300
Sacramento, CA 95812
Attn: Kelley Webster

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