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PHYSICIAN, POST GRADUATE (1st Year)

Salary

$72,301.08 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

b5408C

Department

MENTAL HEALTH

Opening Date

04/30/2025

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Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

EXAM NUMBER: b5408C

Physician, Post Graduate (1st Year)

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

We welcome applications from anyone! As the nation’s largest public mental health department, LACDMH ensure access to care and treatment for our most vulnerable residents in a region with more than 10 million people.

This Announcement is being reposted to reopen the filing period and allow for additional applications.

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

We will happily be accepting online applications beginning4/30/25 at 8 a.m. (PT)and applications will be accepted until the needs of the position are met.

DEFINITION:

Renders professional medical services to patients as part of the first year of a post graduate educational program under the supervision of medical staff.

Classification standards for Physician, Post Graduate (1st Year) in link below.)

Class Specifications | PHYSICIAN, POST GRADUATE (1st Year) | Class Spec Details (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065068?keywords=physician%2C%20post%20graduate&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Essential Job Functions

CRUCIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

+ Examines, diagnoses and treats patients in admitting and treatment rooms, clinics, wards and special services.

+ Develops and documents an initial plan of care based on patient history and physical examination.

+ Formulates a diagnosis and consults with medical staff concerning appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.

+ Re-evaluates patients individually and as a part of a patient care team on a routine basis to note condition and progress and modify patient care plans as indicated by the healthcare team.

+ Orders and prescribes medications and observe for effects and adverse reactions on patients under immediate supervision of attending physicians.

+ Orders and interprets routine findings of diagnostic, imaging, and laboratory tests and reports to medical staff.

+ Records medical case histories, physical findings, and progress notes to detail treatment on patients according to hospital policy and/or JCAHO standards.

+ Keeps patient case records current and prepares reports; fills out forms and corresponds with other parties involved in the medical care of hospital patients maintaining confidentiality according to State and Federal laws and hospital policies.

+ Provides emergency medical care to patients as advised by medical staff.

+ Performs additional medical duties of physicians in any specialty area to which the individual may be assigned.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Doctor of Medicine degree awarded by an authorized medical school-OR- Degree of Doctor of Osteopathy conferred by an approved osteopathic school- AND- Current Registration with the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California as a student in the first post graduate year of training.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

3 - Moderate. This class requires that the position holder stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working or irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Desirable Qualifications:

Match with Charles Drew University Residency Program

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

In order to qualify, you must include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation [email protected]@dmh.lacounty.govand indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination, weighted 100%, will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based upon your responses to the application and supplemental questionnaire.

A score of 70% or higher on this examination is required to be placed on the register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Candidates who passed the examination are placed on an eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this register to fill vacancies as they occur.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

Special Information:

Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.

AVAILABLE SHIFT

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

VACANCY INFORMATION

The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, PT, on the last day of filing.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE

How to Apply: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person are not accepted. This website can also be utilised to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely.

Bear in mind, the NEOGOV system also requires email verification for each new email address, which may cause delays in submitting an application.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting.

Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (i.e. Diploma or Letter of Verification of Completion of Degree) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to [email protected] within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.

The acceptance of the submitted application will depend on whether the Minimum Requirements are clearly met. Online applications must show complete education and work experience information vital to evaluate applicants qualifications. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. LIST separately each job experience to be evaluated. Information provided is considered provisional and requires verification. Applicants may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

Important notes:

+ ALLinformation supplied by applicants and included in the application is dependent onVALIDATIONat any point during the examination and/or hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

+ There's a possibility of rejection at any moment for an application, including during the course of the examination and selection process.

+ FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATIONorRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

+ UsingVERBIAGEfrom the Class Specification, Selection Requirements, and/or Special Requirement Information serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so, your application will beREJECTED as INCOMPLETE.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Please include your Social Security Number 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 application 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.

Computer and internet access at public libraries:

For applicants 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!

Fair chance initiative:

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 individual 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 at 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 do not have to be disclosed.

Department contact

Department Contact Name: Arineh Nazari, Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: 323-705-4534 or 213-972-7034

Department Contact Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

ADA Coordinator Phone: 213-972-7034

Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922

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/)

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.

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Have you been matched with the Charles Drew University Residency Program?

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