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MEDICAL CONSULTANT II, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Health Care Access and Information
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

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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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • MEDICAL CONSULTANT II, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-511500
Position #(s):
441-304-7788-XXX
Working Title:
California Rural Health Transformation Medical Director
Classification:
MEDICAL CONSULTANT II, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
$15,083.00 - $20,298.00 S
$15,439.00 - $20,781.00 T
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information ensures healthcare access is provided to Californians where it is needed most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We can provide you with the tools to start, build, or transition your career while making an impact for all Californians.

HCAI is committed to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture of equitable opportunity, empowering our employees to advance health care access and information for the diverse populations we serve across California.

To learn more about HCAI, visit: http://HCAI.ca.gov/


 

This position is subject to the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests filing requirements, which requires disclosure of certain personal economic interests as determined by the Conflict of Interest Code of the Department of Health Care Access and Information. Pursuant to Government Code section 81008, Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests is public record and will be made available for public inspection.

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:
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Criterion
  1. Clinical Leadership: Describe your experience providing senior-level clinical leadership in rural or underserved health care settings. Include examples of how you designed, implemented, or oversaw system-level transformation initiatives (i.e., regional care networks or integrated delivery models) and the outcomes achieved. Describe your experience developing, interpreting, or implementing clinical health policy at the state, regional, or organizational level.
  2. Data-Driven Quality, Equity, and Performance Improvement: Describe how you have used clinical, utilization, claims, encounter, or population health data to establish quality and equity measures, set performance standards, and drive improvements in health outcomes. Include specific examples of data sources used and results achieved.
  3. Stakeholder Engagement and Public Representation: Describe your experience representing an organization in clinical matters to executive leadership, legislative bodies, advisory groups, or external stakeholders. Include how you communicated complex clinical or policy issues to non-clinical audiences and the impact of your engagement.
  4. People Management and Program Oversight: Describe your experience Leading multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, managers, analysts, and/or consultants. Include your approach to staff recruitment, performance management, accountability for deliverables, and managing complex or high-visibility programs. Include examples of how you fostered an inclusive work environment, upheld professional standards, and aligned your work with organizational mission and values.

Desirable Qualifications
  • Demonstrated senior-level clinical leadership experience in rural or underserved health care settings, including oversight of complex, multi-region initiatives.
  • Experience working with, designing, implementing, or managing regional care networks or other integrated delivery system approaches.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement clinical health policy within a governmental or large health system environment.
  • At least 7 years of experience applying utilization, claims, encounter, and population health data to inform quality improvement, equity initiatives, and program performance measurement.
  • Demonstrated expertise in establishing clinical quality, equity, and performance standards and monitoring outcomes over time.
  • At least 10 years of experience collaborating with state and federal agencies, health departments, and external stakeholders to align strategies and improve health system performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to represent an organization in clinical matters to executive leadership, legislative bodies, advisory committees, and public forums.
  • At least 7 years of experience advising supervising multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, analysts, managers, and consultants, with responsibility for performance management and deliverables.
  • Knowledge ofExperience with value-based payments models, value-based care strategies, and investments in primary care, maternity care, and workforce stability.
  • Demonstrated commitment to health equity, ethical leadership, confidentiality, and fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment.

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