RELIEF PHYSICIAN, CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

About the role

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services seeks qualified physicians to join the County Physician Registry. These positions involve rendering professional medical services in a correctional setting on an hourly as needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical work in ambulatory and in-patient environments, including primary and specialty fields.
• Prescribes drugs and/or therapy, monitors patients' progress, records observations and changes, and adjusts treatments as required.
• Consults with staff physicians and paramedical personnel regarding care of patients and/or medical and diagnostic work performed.
• Provides consultation to other medical services, including specialists in other fields.
• Maintain varied hours on a rotated schedule with other physicians to ensure that there is always a physician available, as needed.
• Conducts more difficult medical examinations.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness, as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of a residency program approved by an American Specialty Board in one or more designated specialties or equivalent training.
• Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Career Goals.
• A valid California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
• Board Certification issued by the American Board of Medical Specialties – OR – American Board of Medical Specialties Board Eligible.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

Class III Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Special Requirement Information

• Completion of residency program within 12 months of filing may compete, but names will be withheld from the eligible register pending receipt of the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate.
• Applicants must submit a copy of their recommendation letter from the Residency Program Director confirming good standing and anticipated successful completion date.
• Required license and/or certificate must be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted licenses and/or certificates will NOT be accepted.