PHYSICIAN, M.D. (NON-MEGAFLEX)

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services seeks a qualified physician to deliver professional medical services in clinics or homes, and to provide medical-administrative support as needed. You will work with interns, nursing staff and other professionals to examine, diagnose and treat patients.

Applicants must hold a California State Physician and Surgeon certificate, maintain current licensure, and be able to work various shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as

Qualifications

• California State Physicians and Surgeons Certificate is required.
• The license must be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted licenses will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Confers with attending and staff physicians regarding care and treatment of patients, and assists them in examining and treating patients.
• Provides general medical consultation services; secures cooperation and/or permission for treatment from patients and relatives.
• Examines, diagnoses and treats patients in admitting and treatment rooms, clinics, wards and in homes.
• Performs medical duties in diagnostic and special services.
• Works with interns and nursing personnel regarding the care of patients; writes orders, reviews patient charts and records.
• Determines the necessity for laboratory tests; orders and interprets results.
• Confers with professional personnel in medical and related fields.
• Assists in epidemiological work and the enforcement of rules relating to communicable disease control.
• Prescribes needed therapy, reviews the progress of patients and adapts treatment as necessary.
• Conducts post-mortem examinations and assists in carrying out laboratory studies to discover the main and contributing causes of death.
• Certifies as to the cause of death.
• Testifies in court as an expert Medical witness when necessary.
• Assists in the planning and direction of health programs.
• Conducts research, special studies, and surveys.
• Provides technical supervision to a professional or non-professional staff involved in providing direct patient care.

Job description

Position/Program Information

FILING DATES: April 16, 2021 @ 8:00 A.M., (PT)

Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER: Y5474C

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 $4.3 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.

THE MISSION: Our mission is to ensure access to high-quality, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: Appointees to this position shall be compensated at the rates established in the Los Angeles County Code Personnel, Salaries & Salary Schedule, Chapter 6.08.415B New Physician Plan D Schedule.

DEFINITION: Provides professional medical services in clinics or homes; provides general medical-administrative assistance or consultative services.

Essential Job Functions

• Confers with attending and staff physicians regarding care and treatment of patients, and assists them in examining and treating patients.


• Provides general medical consultation services; secures cooperation and/or permission for treatment from patients and relatives.


• Examines, diagnoses and treats patients in admitting and treatment rooms, clinics, wards and in homes.


• Performs medical duties in diagnostic and special services.


• Works with interns and nursing personnel regarding the care of patients; writes orders, reviews patient charts and records.


• Determines the necessity for laboratory tests; orders and interprets results.


• Confers with professional personnel in medical and related fields.


• Assists in epidemiological work and the enforcement of rules relating to communicable disease control.


• Prescribes needed therapy, reviews the progress of patients and adapts treatment as necessary.


• Conducts post-mortem examinations and assists in carrying out laboratory studies to discover the main and contributing causes of death.


• Certifies as to the cause of death.


• Testifies in court as an expert Medical witness when necessary.


• Assists in the planning and direction of health programs.


• Conducts research, special studies, and surveys.


• Provides technical supervision to a professional or non-professional staff involved in providing direct patient care.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

California State Physicians and Surgeons Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California*.

Additional Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae


• Statement of Career Goals

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.

LICENSE:

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 function.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

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.

• Applicants MUST include a legible photocopy of their California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate to the application at the time of filing or email the analyst within 15 calendar days of filing online.

The required license and/or certificate MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license and/or certificate will NOT be accepted.

Examination Content

This examination will consist of a self-assessment based on Supplemental Self-Assessment Questionnaire weighted 100%, covering training and 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 without indication of relative standing in the examination. 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 twelve (12) months.

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 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 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.

Vacancy Information

The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

Special Information

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

Available Shift

Any

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Hilary Hocking , Exam Analyst

Telephone Number : [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE

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CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE

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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 at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf.

Revised September 2025