RELIEF PHYSICIAN, CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Key Information FILING DATES: November 24, 2020 at 8:00 A.M. (PST) until the needs of the service are met and may close without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y5482B. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity. Department and Mission The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest health system in the nation. DHS annually cares for about 600,000 unique patients, employs over 22,000 staff and has an annual operating budget of $6.5 billion. Mission: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. Role Definition Incumbents are physicians assigned to a County Physician Registry and licensed to render professional medical services in a correctional setting on an hourly, as‑needed basis. Responsibilities Performs medical work in ambulatory and in‑patient environments, including primary and specialty fields. Prescribes drugs and/or therapy, monitors patients’ progress, records observations and changes, and adjusts treatments as required. Consults with staff physicians and paramedical personnel regarding care of patients and/or medical and diagnostic work performed. Provides consultation to other medical services, including specialists in other fields. Maintains varied hours on a rotated schedule with other physicians to ensure that a physician is always available, as needed. Confers with medical and professional personnel in such related fields as toxicology to discover the main and contributing causes of death. Conducts more difficult medical examinations. Testifies in court as an expert witness, as needed. Selection Requirements Completion of a residency program approved by an American Specialty Board in one or more designated specialties or equivalent training. Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Career Goals. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Statement of Career Goals Legible copy of certificate of completion of residency training program approved by the American Specialty Board. Legible copy of California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. Licensing California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. Board Certification issued by the American Board of Medical Specialties – OR – American Board of Medical Specialties Board Eligible. A valid California Class C Driver License or alternate transportation method required. Physical Requirements – Class III Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10‑25 pounds. Examination Content Self‑assessment based on Supplemental Questionnaire weighted 100%, covering experience, professional development and collaboration. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher. Eligibility Applicants will be processed on an as‑received basis. Those who pass the exam will be placed on the eligible register for 12 months. No person may compete more than once every 12 months. Vacancy Information Eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout Integrated Correctional Health Services (ICHS) as they occur. Available Shift Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays if required. Application Process Apply online at All required documents and evidence of qualifications must be submitted. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Contact Meri Snkhchyan, Exam Analyst – (213) 288‑7000 – View email address on click.appcast.io ADA Coordinator – (323) 914‑7111 California Relay Services – (800) 735‑2922 #J-18808-Ljbffr County-of-Los-Angeles