Staff Physician - County Jail

The Health Agency is recruiting for a Staff Physician at the County Jail. Under general supervision, performs physical and psycho-social assessments; establishes medical diagnoses; orders and evaluates diagnostic tests and manages follow-up care; does other related work as required.

The position may be filled as Part-time or Full-time based on candidates' availability and Departmental needs. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary, substitute or limited term vacancies within the County. 
 

Possession of a valid license as a physician and surgeon from the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California at the time of appointment AND three (3) years of post-graduate training in a program accredited by the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association leading to Board Certification or eligibility in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics or other specialty consistent with assignment.  Licensure must be maintained throughout employment, including any continuing education requirements.
 
In addition:  A valid DEA certificate for the prescription of controlled medications is required within six (6) months of employment.  Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
 

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.  To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
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