CHIEF PHYSICIAN II (VARIOUS SPECIALTIES)

Correctional Health Services, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services; United States Virgin Islands; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal health service provider is seeking a Chief Physician II to oversee programs and activities in various specialties. The ideal candidate must have certification by an American Specialty Board and two years of medical administrative experience. The position requires leadership skills and offers a role in ensuring quality healthcare in correctional settings. This role offers competitive compensation and is crucial for enhancing patient and community health.

Qualifications

• Certification by an American Specialty Board in one or more designated specialties required.
• Two years of medical administrative experience is necessary.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Direct the programs and activities of a large medical organization.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
• Oversee patient care and clinical operations.

Skills

Medical administrative experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Certification by an American Specialty Board

California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate

Job description

Overview

CHIEF PHYSICIAN II (VARIOUS SPECIALTIES) – Correctional Health Services, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.

5 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants.

Filing Details

FILING DATES: 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: Y5458C
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute hospitals – and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.

All Department of Health Services 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.

Mission: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

Definition: Incumbents in these positions are licensed physicians that direct the programs and activities of a large medical organization.

Completing Your Application

To Apply, Click On The Link Below
https://apps.dhs.lacounty.gov/SpecialRecruitment/Questionnaire?examNo=Y5458C

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Career Goals
• Legible copy of Certification by an 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 order for your information to be reviewed and processed in a timely manner.

The Statement of Career Goals is a narrative that serves as an effective way of assessing current career achievements and the means one should take for accomplishing such career objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Certification by an American Specialty Board in one or more designated specialties, or equivalent certification, AND two years of medical administrative experience.

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 II: Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

Specialty Requirements

• Equivalent certification is defined as that certification which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent.
• Certification may be designated in one or more of the following specialties: Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine-General, Internal Medicine-Endocrinology, Internal Medicine-Cardiology (Invasive), Internal Medicine-Cardiology (Non-Invasive), Internal Medicine-Critical Care, Internal Medicine-Gastro (Invasive), Internal Medicine-Gastro (Non-Invasive), Internal Medicine-Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine-Nephrology, Internal Medicine-Public Health & General Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine-Pulmonary (Invasive), Internal Medicine-Pulmonary (Non-Invasive), Internal Medicine-Rheumatology, Neurology, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology-General, Obstetrics and Gynecology-Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology-Maternal/Fetal Medicine, Otolaryngology, Pathology, Pathology-Forensic, Pediatrics, Pediatrics-Neonatal/Critical Care, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Preventive Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiology-General/Diagnostic, Radiology-Vasc//Inter Diagnostic, Surgery-Cardio Thoracic, Surgery-General, Surgery-Neurological, Surgery-Ophthalmology, Surgery-Orthopedics, Surgery-Pediatric, Surgery-Plastic, Surgery-Urologic, Surgery-Vascular

The Statement of Career Goal is a narrative that serves as an effective way of assessing career objectives. The career statement is a short and crisp essay that clearly presents the career vision of a professional for making an effective career plan.

Applicants must include a legible photocopy of their specialty certification approved by the American Specialty Board and Physician and Surgeon\'s Certificate issued by the state in which they currently practice and/or reside to the application at the time of filing online.

The required license and/or certificates must be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary license and/or certificates will not be accepted.

Withhold Information: Applicants who do not possess a California State Physician and Surgeon\'s Certificate at the time of filing may compete in this examination; however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the certification for employment until the required certificate is presented.

Examination Content: This examination will consist of a self-assessment based on Supplemental Questionnaire weighted 100%, covering experience, professional development, collaboration, leadership and management skills. 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. Only the most qualified candidates will be selected and placed on the Eligible Register. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register without indication of relative standing in the examination. Successful candidates will remain on the register for 12 months following eligibility.

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

Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services.

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. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "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. Applicants should avoid using the exact language from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements to describe duties, as this may result in an incomplete application.

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Department Contact

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Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Other

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Health and Human Services