PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (SAFETY)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 232,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, invites applications for a permanent/full-time Physician and Surgeon (Safety).

Under supervision you will provide medical care, plan, direct and perform all phases of clinical care, and make professional decisions regarding surgery and general medical care. Applicants must hold a CA medical license and be eligible for civil service status. You may be required to work any shift/unit to meet the facility's needs.

Qualifications

• Physician and Surgeon (Safety) designation required.
• Valid California Medical License must be provided before hire.
• Willing to work any shift/unit to meet facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for assigned patients and oversee clinical services.
• Plan, direct, and perform all phases of medical care and surgical decisions.
• Be willing to work any shift/unit to meet facility needs.

Skills

Medical license

Job description

Job Posting: Physician and Surgeon (Safety) – Medical Services – Metropolitan State Hospital – Various

Department of State Hospitals

JC‑530082 —

JC‑530082 — Physician and Surgeon (Safety) – Medical Services – Metropolitan State Hospital – Various
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (SAFETY)

$20,746.00 – $27,430.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk.

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: 1st and 15th of each month.

The Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan State Hospital is currently accepting applications for Physician and Surgeon (Safety), Permanent/Fulltime.

Under the supervision of the Chief Physician and Surgeon the Physician and Surgeon will be responsible for the medical care of assigned patients. The Physician and Surgeon is responsible for planning, directing, and performing all phases of medical services and clinical care provided to the patient and for making professional decisions regarding surgery and general medical care. Applicants must be willing to work any shift/unit to meet the needs of the facility.

Range V : This range shall apply to incumbents employed at the Departments of Developmental Services, Mental Health, and Veterans Affairs for medical employees who are Non‑Board Certified and are no longer subject to staged PERS.
Range W : This range shall apply to incumbents employed at the Departments of Developmental Services, Mental Health, and Veterans Affairs for medical employees who are Lifetime Board Certified and are no longer subject to staged PERS.
Range Y : This range shall apply to incumbents employed at the Departments of Developmental Services, Mental Health, and Veterans Affairs for medical employees who possess Time‑Limited Board Certification and are no longer subject to staged PERS.

Eligibility Examination

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

• PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (SAFETY)

Classification:

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (SAFETY) $20,746.00 – $22,439.00V $21,901.00 – $23,684.00W $23,054.00 – $27,430.00Y New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH – Metropolitan

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH‑Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH‑Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH‑Metropolitan: Lanterman‑Petris‑Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Medical License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [e-mail]. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH‑Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are required to obtain reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

*Multiple eateries within walking distance

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan

Human Resources Contact:
HR-Selection Services Unit
(562) 521‑1814
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop‑off