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Position: Physician Specialist (non-megaflex) Correctional Health
Position/program information
Filing start date: november 24, 2020 @ 8:00 a.m. (pst)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
Exam number
Y5476f
Type of recruitment
Open competitive job opportunity
Covid-19 vaccination mandate:
All county workforce members must be fully vaccinated against covid-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against covid-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Department of health services:
The los angeles county department of health services (dhs) is the second largest health system in the nation, providing compassionate, quality care through its integrated system of hospitals and community-based clinics. Dhs annually cares for about 600,000 unique patients, employs over 22,000 staff and has an annual operating budget of $6.5 billion. Dhs leads the county’s effort to provide health services to the resident of los angeles county, of which approximately two million are uninsured.
Dhs hospitals also conduct post-graduate medical education through university affiliations for interns, residents and fellows to train the physician workforce for tomorrow.
The mission:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
Definition:
Incumbents in these positions are physicians licensed to render specialized professional medical services in a specific field.
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.
Completing your application
To apply , :
.lacounty.gov/special recruitment/?examno=y5476f
Required documents:
* curriculum vitae
* statement of career goals
* legible copy of certificate of completion of residency training program approved by the american specialty board.
* legible copy of california state physician and surgeon’s certificate authorized by the board of medical examiners of the state of california.
Before submission of your information, it is necessary to ensure that all information is complete and includes all required documents as directed on the job posting in rmation to be reviewed and processed in a timely manner. Essential job functions
* 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.
* conducts the more difficult post mortem examinations and may provide training and lead man supervision over other physicians engaged in these activities.
* confers with medical and professional personnel in such related fields as toxicology in order to discover the main and contributing causes of death.
* certifies as to the cause of death and testifies in court as an expert witness.
* performs or assists in carrying out administrative responsibilities which may include such duties as budget preparation for the section, determining equipment and supply needs, carrying out personnel functions, or developing revising work procedures to expedite work load or improve level of service.
* 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-s.
* conducts specialized research, special studies, and services, including preventive and educational strategies.
Requirements
Selection requirements:
Completion
* of a residency approved by the american specialty board designated in one gnated specialties or equivalent training*, curriculum vitae and statement of career goals.
License:
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 ity to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical class iii:
Moderate: includes standing or walking most of the time,…
