Medical Director

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

CalPERS is California’s main retirement program for public employees, and it’s also the largest pension system in the state. When you work for a CalPERS‑covered employer, you earn “service credit,” and once you’ve worked for five years, you become vested. Being vested means you’ve earned the right to receive a lifetime pension from CalPERS when you reach retirement age, even if you leave your job before then.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts.

Job Description and Duties

Porterville Developmental Center is seeking an accomplished Medical Director to provide executive-level direction for comprehensive medical and clinical services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a unique opportunity to shape clinical standards, advance quality improvement and health outcomes, and partner with executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams to deliver specialized, person-centered healthcare.

Working Conditions

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Desirable Qualifications:

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate. Knowledge of Principles and practices of medicine, multidisciplinary treatment, and healthcare administration; care and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities; applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards; quality improvement and program evaluation methods.

Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct medical programs; analyze complex clinical and administrative issues and develop effective solutions; provide leadership and direction in a complex healthcare environment.

Pay: $29,461.00 - $36,512.00 per month

Work Location: In person