2232-Senior Physician Specialist

Senior Physician Specialist – All Specialties 2232 Duties Include Experienced Specialist Representative/Consultant of the specialty program or service including, but not limited to interactions with other programs or outside agencies Assists in the development and implementation of policies, methods, and procedures within the specialty area; including but not limited to Quality Assurance activities; prepares or reviews detailed and complex medical and technical records and reports. Senior Family Physician, Internist or Medical Subspecialist Evaluates patient signs and symptoms, reviews laboratory and radiological data, diagnoses complex cases, and institutes treatments as appropriate; serves as a consultant to physician specialists on difficult and complex cases. Senior Surgical Specialist or Subspecialist Evaluates patient signs and symptoms, reviews laboratory and radiological data, recommends, performs, supervises and consults with other physicians and surgeons on specialized, difficult or complex surgical procedures related to his or her specialty field. Examines, diagnoses, and treats pediatric patients; supervises and consults with other pediatricians, clinics and agencies on difficult and complex cases. Examines, diagnoses and treats women who are pregnant, who require screening, or who have gynecologic complaints; consults with other obstetrician/gynecologist on difficult and complex cases. Other, duties required of specific 2232’s may include, but are not limited to: Disease Prevention and Control Senior Specialist/Medical Director Provides clinical oversight of a unit or clinic within the Disease Prevention and Control Branch of Population Health Division. Leads the development and implementation of policies, methods, and procedures within the specialty area and provides expert clinical consultation and public health detailing to community providers regarding communicable diseases including COVID, influenza, measles, Salmonella, HIV, STIs, Tuberculosis or emerging diseases. Senior Specialist in Forensic Pathology Performs medicolegal autopsies at the Medical Examiner's office; consults with the district attorney, public defender, police, and others on medicolegal matters; examines victims or suspects for medicolegal purposes; testifies in court and judicial hearings on medicolegal issues. Senior Specialist in Occupational Health Conducts pre-employment physical examinations of candidates for city service; when designated by the Civil Service Commission, assesses medical or physical competence of staff to perform assigned duties; participates in the identification and assessment of occupational hazards and injuries; develops and implements prevention and education strategies; consults with other occupational health specialists, including physicians and other practitioners on difficult and complex cases or health issues. Senior Specialist in Skilled Nursing Care In a skilled nursing setting, evaluates patient signs and symptoms, reviews laboratory and radiological data, diagnoses complex cases, and institutes treatments as appropriate; participates in admissions workups and in discharge planning; works as a team with interdisciplinary care teams to advance resident-centered care. The 2230 may perform other duties as assigned/required. How to qualify Minimum Qualifications Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California* AND Possession of valid Board Certification in the appropriate medical specialty area for the assigned facility or division.

• Applicants possessing a valid license to practice medicine issued from another state within the United States of America may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they obtain a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
• *Applicants enrolled in a residency program may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they demonstrate successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association in the appropriate medical specialty area for the assigned facility, obtain a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, and obtain valid Board Certification in the appropriate medical specialty area for the assigned facility or division.

For some positions, possession of valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration with the United States Department of Justice is a special condition that is required in addition to the standard minimum qualifications associated with this job classification. Conditions of Employment All qualified candidates who have been selected for appointment to positions in all specialty areas must be an eligible billable provider and will be required to meet all of the following criteria: Be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid, and/or other federal healthcare programs Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Submit a completed credentialing application and/or required documentation for credentialing Possess a valid third‑party billable provider certification (such as Medicare, Medi‑Cal, and/or private insurance) OR have submitted a completed billable provider application, along with the required documentation, in order to obtain the appropriate billable provider status Verification of Education and Experience Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of San Francisco