SUPERVISOR OF RESIDENTS, M.D.

Salary : $140,969.76 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: Y5415D
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 05/28/2026


Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER: Y5415D TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We encourage applications from everyone!
FIRST DAY OF FILING: May 28, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)
CLOSING DATE:
Continuous
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
WHY WORK FOR US?:

LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.


We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.


With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

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To learn more about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here:


MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care!

DEFINITION:
Supervises and participates in the work of post graduate physicians in a hospital approved for such training.

Essential Job Functions

• Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for patients and reviews the care prescribed by postgraduate physicians in a specialized medical field.
• Assists in training postgraduate physicians in making diagnostic and treatment efforts.
• Supervises and participates in the consultant activities of postgraduate physicians, directing and reviewing their work and solving or referring unusual or difficult diagnostic and treatment problems.
• Supervises postgraduate physicians in the maintenance and preparation of patient care records and reports.
• Assists in evaluating the work of postgraduate physicians.Works with staff physicians and nursing personnel in performing patient care duties.

Requirements

We are looking for dedicated individuals who have:
Completion of the specialty training applicable toward specialty certification.

LICENSE:
California State Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
Appointees may present a letter acknowledging registration with the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. Appointees must present proof of having successfully passed the first State Board examination following appointment.
Appointees may present a letter from the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California acknowledging application of a reciprocity certificate. Following appointment, applicants must present proof of having received a reciprocity certificate or a California State Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate. In lieu of a license, an appointee must have specific authorization from an approved medical school to participate in the professional activities of a department in that school -AND- Must have applied for and received approval from the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California to participate in a postgraduate educational program where such specific authorization has been granted. If the candidate is a graduate of a foreign medical school, appointee must have received certification to participate in a postgraduate training program from the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates, which is approved by the American Medical Association.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional points will be awarded for post residency experience supervising and participating in the work of post graduate physicians in a hospital.

PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

Information pertaining to the completion of residency program
Applicants who have completed a residency training program approved by the American Specialty Board MUST attach a legible copy of their certificate of completion to the application at the time of filing or email it to the exam analyst at hhocking @dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online.
Applicants who will successfully complete their medical residency program approved by an American Specialty Board within six (6) months of filing may compete in this examination; however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the certification list pending receipt of certification for completion of the required residency program. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their recommendation letter from the Residency Program Director confirming good standing and anticipated successful completion date at the time of filing or email it to the exam analyst within seven (7) calendar days of filing online . The recommendation letter must be on a legible letterhead from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization. In the event candidates do not successfully complete their residency program, their names will be removed from the eligible register. A copy of the completion of residency program certificate must be submitted before final appointment.
Information pertaining to the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate


Applicants who have the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California MUST attach a legible copy of their certificate to the application at the time of filing or email it to the exam analyst at hhocking @dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online.

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

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 list pending receipt of the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This assessment will evaluate the training, experience, and education based upon application information weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who have passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months.


Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.


No person may compete in this examination more than once every six (6) months.

We will use this list 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

A PPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and may lead to DISQUALIFICATION.

We will send notifications t o the email address provided on the application, so it is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add View email address on click.appcast.io and View email address on click.appcast.io to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.

Applicants can choose to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If unsubscribed, applicants will not receive any email notification for any examination for which they apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether applicants choose to unsubscribe, they can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing the profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates 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.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst
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Employment Information

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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:
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:
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
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.
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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.
CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.
Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response. 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.

• Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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License Requirement:
Do you have a California State Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California?
If Yes, you MUST attach the document at the time of filing, or via email to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online.

• Yes, I have attached a copy of California State Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate to my application.
• Yes, I will email a copy of California State Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days of my application submission.
• Not Applicable.

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Residency Program Completion Requirement:
Have you successfully completed your medical residency program approved by an American Specialty Board or will complete it within six (6) months of filing your application?
If Yes, you MUST attach a legible copy of the certificate of completion or letter from your Residency Program Director confirming good standing and anticipated successful completion date at the time of filing or via email to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

• Yes, I have attached a copy of my certificate of residency completion or letter of good standing to my application.
• Yes, I will email a copy of my certificate of residency completion or letter of good standing to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days of my application submission.
• Not Applicable.

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Desirable Experience Requirement:
How many years of post residency experience do you have supervising and participating in the work of post graduate physicians in a hospital?

• No experience.
• Less than one year.
• At least one year, but less than 2 years.
• At least 2 years, but less than 3 years.
• 3 years or more.

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Desirable Experience Requirement:
Describe your post residency experience supervising and participating in the work of post graduate physicians in a hospital. Please provide a detailed description of your experience. You must provide the following for each work experience:

• Name of employer:
• Position/Title Held:
• Dates of employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)
• Hours worked per week:
• Detailed description of duties and responsibilities: If you do not possess the required experience, please indicate "No experience" below.

Required Question