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Rancho Cucamonga, California

Physician - Correctional Health

Correctional HealthNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Seeking Correctional Health Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine physicians.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.
  • DEA Licensure required.
  • CCHP-P Certified preferred but not required.
  • The Practice – A Multi-Site System
  • Hi-Desert Detention Center – Adelanto, California
  • Central Detention Center – San Bernardino, California
  • San Bernardino County Detention Facility – Rancho Cucamonga, California
  • 5 exam rooms and 16 units.
  • On-site Dialysis Sweep and Suicide Watch.
  • Facility hours are M-F 8am-5pm.
  • Patient mix ranges from 18 months to 101 years old.
  • X-ray seven days per week; separate mental health facility.

The Community

Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a vibrant city in San Bernardino County that combines natural beauty, rich culture, and a welcoming community.

Nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, the city offers outdoor adventures at the North Etiwanda Preserve, known for its scenic trails and waterfalls.

The Victoria Gardens cultural and shopping hub features restaurants, boutiques, and the Lewis Family Playhouse, blending entertainment and arts.

Rancho Cucamonga is also home to the historic Route 66 and the nearby Joseph Filippi Winery, showcasing the area’s heritage.

The Mediterranean climate ensures mild winters and sunny summers, ideal for enjoying outdoor activities year-round.

  • Its central location provides easy access to Los Angeles, Palm Springs, and Big Bear Lake.
  • With excellent schools, a family-friendly atmosphere, and abundant recreational opportunities, Rancho Cucamonga is a truly exceptional place to live and thrive.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical care to patients within a correctional facility setting, including managing on-site dialysis and suicide watch protocols. Collaborate with an integrated healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes across multiple detention sites.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Certified in Emergency, Internal, or Family Medicine and hold a valid DEA license. A California state medical license is preferred, and applicants should be comfortable working in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical CarePatient AssessmentX-ray InterpretationMental Health Support

Correctional Health — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $531k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Correctional Health at Med America a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,316 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,316 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Rancho Cucamonga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,802/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
Partnership model with K-1 status pay structure
Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction
Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts