What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL CONSULTANT II, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES position at Department of Health Care Access and Information?
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Under general direction of the California Rural Health Transformation (CalRHT) Program Director, the Medical Director serves as the Department’s physician advisor responsible for providing advanced medical and clinical consultation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the CalRHT program. The Medical Director provides expert clinical and strategic advice on matters involving rural health systems transformation, value-based care, quality improvement, maternal and primary care integration, and health equity strategies impacting rural communities statewide. The Medical Director is responsible for directing and supervising professional and technical staff assigned to the CalRHT clinical team, including Medical Consultants, analysts, and contracted clinical consultants, ensuring that clinical guidance, deliverables, and program implementation activities align with statutory authority and Department mission. The Medical Director serves as a primary clinical liaison representing CalRHT to rural health stakeholders in private industry and public sector, the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), health department partners, and other federal, state, and local agencies. Under general direction from the Deputy Director for Clinical Innovation, the RHT Medical Director can support other department-wide strategies and objectives, including clinical expertise and consultative advice to the Directorate, Executive Management Team, and HCAI offices seeking an expert clinical perspective to inform policy decisions and program delivery.
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
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HCAI is committed to fostering a flexible, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports both operational excellence and employee well-being.
HCAI is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5. Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped electric vehicle charging stations. HCAI is close to many dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.
HCAI supports a hybrid telework schedule for many positions, consistent with operational requirements. Telework schedules are only available for CA residents. The telework policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required and/or minimal notification may be given to report to the worksite if an urgent need arises.
Visa Sponsorship: HCAI is not an E-Verify employer and does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment.