PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST (NON-MEGAFLEX) / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

About the role

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Physician Specialist, Non-Megaflex vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. The position involves performing specialized medical services in a specific field, including surgical procedures, examining, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patient illnesses. The role also includes providing consultations, conducting specialized research, and assisting in the development of health programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical work in a specialized medical field, including specialized surgical procedures within a specialty field.
• Prescribes drugs and/or therapy; monitors patients' progress, records observations and changes, and adjusts treatments as required.
• Conducts training or assists in the training of interns and resident physicians.
• Consults with staff physicians and para-medical personnel regarding care of patients and medical and diagnostic work performed.
• Provides consultation to other medical services, including specialists in other fields.
• Certifies as to the cause of death and testifies in court as an expert witness.
• Assists in the planning and direction of health programs within the appropriate specialty.
• Develops new techniques within the medical specialty.
• Maintains varied hours on a rotated schedule with other physicians to ensure that there is always a physician on-call during non-business hours.
• Conduct specialized research, special studies, and services, including preventive and educational strategies as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in one or more designated specialties* or equivalent training**.
• California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Special Requirement Information

• You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
• Applicants who have completed a residency training program approved by the American Specialty Board MUST attach a legible copy of the certificate of completion to the application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.
• Residencies may be designated in one or more of the following specialties: Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Int Med-General, Int Med-Endocrinology, Int Med-Cardiology (Invasive), Int Med-Cardiology (Non-Invasive), Int Med-Critical Care, Int Med-Gastro (Invasive), Int Med-Gastro (Non-Invasive), Int Med-Hematology/Oncology, Int Med-Infectious Disease, Int Med-Nephrology, Int Med-Pulmonary (Invasive), Int Med-Pulmonary (Non-Invasive), Int Med-Rheumatology, Neurology, Nuclear Medicine, ObGyn-General, ObGyn-Gynecologic Oncology, ObGyn-Maternal/Fetal Medicine, Otolaryngology, Pathology, Pathology-Forensic, Pediatrics, Pediatrics-Neonatal/Critical Care, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Preventive Medicine, Preventive Medicine-Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiology-General/Diagnostic, Radiology-Vasc/Int Diagnostic, Surgery-Cardio Thoracic, Surgery-Critical Care, Surgery-General, Surgery-Neurological, Surgery-Ophthalmology, Surgery-Orthopedics, Surgery-Pediatric, Surgery-Plastic, Surgery-Urologic, Surgery-Vascular.

Special Salary Information

All persons appointed to the position of Physician Specialist, Non-Megaflex (5476) who have obtained certification by the appropriate American Medical Specialty Board in the specialty to which he/she is assigned, shall receive an additional compensation of a flat-rate monthly bonus equal to 5.5 percent of the step on the appropriate P schedule or D schedule to which they are entitled based upon experience. Such bonus shall only be given for certification in one specialty.

Additional Information

• Exam Content: During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Application and Filing Information

• Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis.
• If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
• Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.
• You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
• Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts.
• This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org.

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Information

• Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
• Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546
• Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Exam Number

PH5476C-EA

California Relay Services Phone

(800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone

(844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone

(800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone

(800) 897-0077