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Tehachapi, California · USA job

Emergency Medicine Physician

She Recruits. LLC

Tehachapi, California

Job description

Facility Physician Correctional Medicine
Location: California City, CA
Compensation: $275,000 $325,000 annually
Type: Full-time Employed Direct Hire

At She Recruits, we believe purpose and practice should align and that s exactly what this opportunity offers. We re seeking a Board-Certified (or Board-Eligible) Physician to step into a leadership role at a secure correctional facility in California City, CA. This is a full-time, mission-driven role where you'll not only deliver direct patient care, but also shape and oversee a high-functioning medical program serving an underserved population.

Who This Role Is For:
This is an ideal fit for physicians who value clinical autonomy, want to lead a multidisciplinary healthcare team, and are passionate about making a tangible impact in a structured, safety-focused environment. Whether your background is in primary care, emergency medicine, or hospitalist work if you ve got strong leadership instincts and thrive under pressure, we want to talk to you.

Clinical Care & Oversight

  • Provide comprehensive medical services, from exams and prescriptions to diagnosis and follow-ups

  • Triage and manage chronic, urgent, and emergent conditions

  • Promote preventive care and health education

  • Perform minor procedures and provide general medical counseling

Program Leadership

  • Lead and mentor clinical staff across all levels

  • Create and enforce evidence-based treatment protocols

  • Collaborate closely with nursing, mental health, and administrative teams

  • Ensure quality improvement and compliance with NCCHC, ACA, and JCAHO standards

Operational & Regulatory Responsibilities

  • Maintain complete and accurate documentation

  • Assist in audits, utilization management, and policy development

  • Participate in investigations, compliance reviews, and institutional hearings

  • Monitor hospitalizations and coordinate early discharges when appropriate

Safety & Environment

  • Uphold professional conduct during high-pressure or challenging interactions

  • Participate in emergency response and safety drills

  • Ensure secure handling of all medical records and equipment

Minimum Requirements

  • M.D. or D.O. from an accredited program

  • Active, unrestricted physician license in California (or ability to obtain)

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine

  • Current DEA license with prescriptive authority

  • CPR/BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of clinical experience, ideally in correctional health, emergency care, or underserved settings

  • Prior supervisory or leadership experience highly valued

  • Familiarity with minor procedures, chronic care, and urgent medical management

  • Proficiency in EHR documentation and cross-functional communication

  • Competitive Salary: $275K $325K annually

  • 60-Day Income Guarantee

  • Autonomy & Leadership: Make executive-level decisions in patient care and clinical programs

  • Meaningful Mission: Serve a population in need while shaping systemic care standards

  • No marketing or census-building pressure this is a medicine-first, mission-driven role

Other Details:

  • On-call responsibilities required

  • U.S. travel may occasionally be required

  • Must be able to pass all facility-specific background and security clearances

Interested?
This isn t just another job it s a chance to lead, influence, and provide care where it matters most. Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how you could make a lasting difference.


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