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PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST (NON-MEGAFLEX) - MEDICAL PEDIATRIC HUB CLINICS/NORTH COUNTY

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PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST (NON-MEGAFLEX) - MEDICAL PEDIATRIC HUB CLINICS/NORTH COUNTY

Salary

$209,124.48 - $249,299.76 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5476G

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

11/23/2020

+ Description

+ Benefits

Position/Program Information

FILING PERIOD: November 24, 2020 @ 8:00 A.M. (PST)

UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

EXAM NUMBER: Y5476G

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

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.

MEDICAL HUBS

The Los Angeles County Medical Hub Clinics provide high quality, coordinated health care for children who are involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

The Medical Hubs offer:

+ Compassionate care by medical providers who understand the needs and concerns commonly experienced by children, families and caregivers in the child welfare system;

+ Services for children in all stages of DCFS involvement, including medical assessments of suspected child abuse or neglect, comprehensive medical exams for children entering out-of-home care, and ongoing well-child care and sick visits.

+ Linkages to pediatric specialty care for children with complex medical needs;

+ Board-certified child abuse pediatricians and child interview specialists with extensive training in assessing suspected child abuse and neglect;

+ Close coordination with DCFS Children's Social Workers and Public Health Nurses and the Department of Mental Health, to ensure that identified health, mental health and developmental needs are addressed.

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 permanent position of Physician Specialist, (5476) who have been assigned to work at Los Angeles County High Desert Health Systems shall receive 10% of the base salary on the appropriate D table. Additionally, all persons appointed to Physician Specialist who are permanently assigned to work in a Los Angeles County Medical Hub Clinic shall receive 5.5% of the base salary on the appropriate D schedule when privileged to provide care in Forensic Pediatrics at the respective Department of Health Services (DHS) facility.

COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION

To apply, click on the link below:

https://apps.dhs.lacounty.gov/SpecialRecruitment/Questionnaire?examNo=Y5476G

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Statement of Career Goals

+ Legible copy of American Specialty Board Certification in Pediatrics..

+ 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 order for your information to be reviewed and processed in a timely manner.

Essential Job Functions

Performs pediatric initial medical evaluations for DCFS-involved children.

Provides initial consultation regarding child physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect (with support through on-site consultation with Child Abuse Pediatrician).

Performs routine primary care and follow up care for DCFS- involved children.

Performs acute care visits for DCFS- involved children (low acuity issues such as otitis media, jaundice, asthma, etc.)

Develops new techniques within the medical specialty.

Conducts specialized research, special studies, and services, including preventive and educational strategies.

Performs non-acute forensic evaluations for child with suspected inflicted injury or neglect.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

American Specialty Board Certification* in Pediatrics.

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 or the ability 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, 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.

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:

*Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their American Specialty Board Certification to the application at the time of filing or email the required documents to the exam analyst within 15 calendar days from filing online.

The required license and/or certificatesMUST becurrent and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license and/or certificates willNOTbe accepted.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a self-assessment based on Supplemental Questionnaire weighted 100%, covering experience, professional development and collaboration.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every 12 months.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout theNorth County Area Only.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may beDISQUALIFIED.

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed.If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please [email protected] (https://secure.neogov.com/employers/job\_posting/[email protected]) [email protected] your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analystwithin 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order to not have to be disclosed.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Social security number is for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Meri Snkhchyan, Exam Analyst

Telephone Number : (213) 288-7000

Email Address: [email protected]

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:

(323) 914-7111

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:

(800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

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