Physician

About the position

Physician

California City/Bakersfield Area

Experience a Career with Purpose in a Place Youll Love to Call Home

Nestled between the Sierra Nevada mountains and Central Coast, the California City /Bakersfield area offers a unique blend of affordability, sunshine, and access to natural beauty. Whether you're enjoying a hike in Red Rock Canyon, exploring Sequoia National Forest, or heading out for a weekend trip to the coast or Los Angeles, this region delivers the perfect mix of career opportunity and lifestyle balance. Plus, with a growing community and a lower cost of living than most of California, its an ideal place to put down roots.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated Physician to provide professional medical direction, oversight, and hands-on care within a correctional facility setting. This is a meaningful role for a provider who values structure, collaboration, and impactful service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive medical care: conduct exams, diagnose, prescribe, and follow up.
  

• Serve as a clinical leader alongside the Health Services Supervisor.
  

• Conduct medical rounds and lead treatment team discussions.
  

• Perform minor surgeries and oversee critical inpatient cases.
  

• Ensure compliance with standards (e.g., NCCHC, ACA, JCAHO).
  

• Maintain accurate documentation and secure medical records.
  

• Act as a mentor and motivator to medical staff.
  

• Respond to emergencies and provide health education to inmates/residents.
  

• Maintain security awareness and adhere to correctional facility protocols.
  

What You Bring:

• A strong clinical foundation and the ability to work autonomously.
  

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  

• The desire to make a positive impact in a correctional environment.
  

• Willingness to work on-call, respond to emergencies, and travel domestically as needed.
  

Why Join Us?

• Stable, mission-driven environment
  

• Strong benefits and work-life balance
  

• Opportunity to lead a dedicated clinical team
  

• A chance to serve underserved populations in a meaningful way
  

If you're ready to bring compassionate care and professional excellence to a unique and challenging setting, wed love to hear from you.

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