Physician II - Correctional

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

Premium Pay

 In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:

• 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:  Anemployeeinthisclassificationwhoisassignedtoworkinanadultorjuvenilecorrectional or institutional facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours

Other Additional Premium Pays

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and is scheduled to close at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Friday, May 8, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment is being held to establish an Open eligible list of current and future Physician II - Correctional 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 AGENCY
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 new dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas- Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Specialized Medical Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE PROGRAM
Juvenile Health Services (JHS)is a division of the Health Care Agency's Correctional Health Services. JHS provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care to youth who reside in the County's four residential facilities operated by Orange County Probation and Social Services Agency (SSA) Departments and contracts with hospitals for inpatient and specialty care.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The immediate vacancy is for a part time position. 
The Physician II - Correctional will be the primary care provider to youth and young adults in custodial settings while working in a challenging environment. Physicians will provide urgent, routine and chronic care to youth in custodial settings. The ideal candidate will have experience or strong interest in adolescent health, correctional medicine, pediatrics or family practice. This position plays a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of justice involved youth and works as part of a disciplinary team committed to delivering trauma-informed, equitable, and developmentally appropriate care within a secure setting. Physicians must be skilled at making good clinical judgments based on physical diagnosis and perform a wide range of office based, outpatient procedures (i.e. pap smears, I & D, ingrown nail removals.). Additionally, the Physician II - Correctional will provide clinical supervision and oversight of 1-2 Nurse Practitioners (NP).

DESIRABLEQUALIFICATIONSANDCORECOMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have one (1) or more years of experience and hold Board Certification in Pediatrics or Family Medicine, with prior work in a correctional medicine setting. 

In addition, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate knowledge and/or experience in the following core competencies:

Professional & Technical Expertise:

• 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)
• Knowledge of, or experience working in accordance with, Title 15 and Title 22 regulations governing healthcare services in juvenile detention and residential settings

Leadership & Supervision | Developing Others:

• 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
• Fostering a collaborative approach with health care staff and Orange County Probation & Social Services Agency to promote quality healthcare delivery to inmates

Adaptability | Handling Stress:

• Diagnosing, treating and controlling diseases in a sensitive manner
• Demonstrating resilience and positivity in a challenging environment
• Responding and relating well to supervisor by being open to work performance feedback
• Demonstrating empathy and genuinely caring about incarcerated clients
• Using diplomacy when dealing with challenging situations and/or people

Critical Thinking | Safety Focus:

• Using initiative and sound judgment in performing medical diagnostic and treatment services
• Being alert and aware of personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to unstable or unpredictable clients

Written & Oral Communication Skills |Collaboration

• Providing accurate medical records and reports
• Verbally deescalating violent, aggressive or destructive behavior safely and effectively, while providing care to clients
• Providing and relaying important medical related messages with members of the health care team and other agencies efficiently both verbally and in writing

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation
• Candidates must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Probation Department. Background screening includes completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references, and education verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.)
• JHS facilities area 24-hour, 7day a week operation, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings, night shifts and holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For detailed information on Physician II - Correctional minimum qualifications, including physical and mental requirements, environment and working conditions click here.

RECRUITMENTPROCESS:

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer) 

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Eligible List

HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred toa selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

 Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Claudia Curiel at (714) 834-2335 or [email protected].

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.