PHYSICIAN

Responsibilities Professional medical work of a general or specialized nature in the examination, care and treatment of patients and/or employees, and related work as required. Qualifications Current license to practice medicine in Louisiana. Eligibility to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana must be verified through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners website. Prior to appointment the hiring agency is required to verify the license claimed by the applicant. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification. Background check: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Good moral character is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service. Medical screening: A medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to active classifications, and may be required for re‑employment, promotions and/or transfers. A medical screening, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non‑active classifications. Substance abuse testing: Candidates for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co‑workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre‑employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period. Equal Opportunity Statement The City of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at View phone number on click.appcast.io or TTY/VOICE at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Domicile Requirements Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full‑time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013, must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. Veterans Preference On original entrance examinations, veterans, disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office. To obtain credit this form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD‑214) before the final filing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr