County of Orange
PHYSICIAN II (CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES)
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:
An employee in this classification who is assigned to work in an adult or juvenile correctional 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 will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. 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. THE PROGRAM Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care to all adult inmates in the County's five correctional facilities and contracts with hospitals for inpatient and specialty care. THE OPPORTUNITY The Physician II will be the primary care provider to the most under-served patients in Orange County while working in a challenging environment. Physicians will provide all urgent and chronic care to the adult population of Orange County Jails, including women's health and prenatal care to obstetric (OB) patients. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES 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) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS For detailed information on Physician II minimum qualifications, including Physical and Mental Requirements, Environment and Working Conditions, click
here. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation Candidates are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation prior to a formal offer and acceptance of employment and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner The Correctional facilities are a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings, night shifts and holidays RECRUITMENT PROCESS 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. 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. Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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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:
An employee in this classification who is assigned to work in an adult or juvenile correctional 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 will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the County are met. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and may be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. 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. THE PROGRAM Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care to all adult inmates in the County's five correctional facilities and contracts with hospitals for inpatient and specialty care. THE OPPORTUNITY The Physician II will be the primary care provider to the most under-served patients in Orange County while working in a challenging environment. Physicians will provide all urgent and chronic care to the adult population of Orange County Jails, including women's health and prenatal care to obstetric (OB) patients. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES 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) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS For detailed information on Physician II minimum qualifications, including Physical and Mental Requirements, Environment and Working Conditions, click
here. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation Candidates are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation prior to a formal offer and acceptance of employment and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner The Correctional facilities are a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings, night shifts and holidays RECRUITMENT PROCESS 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. 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. Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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