PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST (NON-MEGAFLEX)
– MEDICAL PEDIATRIC HUB CLINICS/NORTH COUNTYPrint (overnmentjobs.com/lacounty/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2915106&sharedWindow=0)PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST (NON-MEGAFLEX)
– MEDICAL PEDIATRIC HUB CLINICS/NORTH COUNTYSalary$562,541.28 AnnuallyLocationLos Angeles County, CAJob TypeFull timeDepartmentHEALTH SERVICESJob NumberY5476G+ Description+ BenefitsPosition/Program InformationFILING PERIOD: November 24, 2020 @ 8:00 A.M.
(PST)UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICEEXAM NUMBER: Y5476GTYPE OF RECRUITMENT:OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYThe Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation.
Through its integrated system of 27 health centers and four hospitals
– and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.2 billion.
For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R.
Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty.
In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County’s 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.MISSION:To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.MEDICAL HUBSThe Los Angeles County Medical Hub Clinics provide high quality, coordinated health care for children who are involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).The Medical Hubs offer:+ Compassionate care by medical providers who understand the needs and concerns commonly experienced by children, families and caregivers in the child welfare system;+ Services for children in all stages of DCFS involvement, including medical assessments of suspected child abuse or neglect, comprehensive medical exams for children entering out-of-home care, and ongoing well-child care and sick visits.+ Linkages to pediatric specialty care for children with complex medical needs;+ Board-certified child abuse pediatricians and child interview specialists with extensive training in assessing suspected child abuse and neglect;+ Close coordination with DCFS Children’s Social Workers and Public Health Nurses and the Department of Mental Health, to ensure that identified health, mental health and developmental needs are addressed.DEFINITION:Incumbents in these positions are physicians licensed to render specialized professional medical services in a specific field.SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:All persons appointed to the permanent position of Physician Specialist, (5476) who have been assigned to work at Los Angeles County High Desert Health Systems shall receive 10% of the base salary on the appropriate D table.
Additionally, all persons appointed to Physician Specialist who are permanently assigned to work in a Los Angeles County Medical Hub Clinic shall receive 5.5% of the base salary on the appropriate D schedule when privileged to provide care in Forensic Pediatrics at the respective Department of Health Services (DHS) facility.COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATIONTo apply, click on the link below:hs.lacounty.gov/SpecialRecruitment/Questionnaire?examNo=Y5476GREQUIRED DOCUMENTS:+ Curriculum Vitae+ Statement of Career Goals+ Legible copy of American Specialty Board Certification in Pediatrics..+ Legible copy of California State Physician and Surgeon’s Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.Before submission of your information, it is necessary to ensure that all information is complete and includes all required documents as directed on the job posting in order for your information to be reviewed and processed in a timely manner.Essential Job FunctionsPerforms pediatric initial medical evaluations for DCFS-involved children.Provides initial consultation regarding child physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect (with support through on-site consultation with Child Abuse Pediatrician).Performs routine primary care and follow up care for DCFS
– involved children.Performs acute care visits for DCFS
– involved children (low acuity issues such as otitis media, jaundice, asthma, etc.)Develops new techniques within the medical specialty.Conducts specialized research, special studies, and services, including preventive and educational strategies.Performs non-acute forensic evaluations for child with suspected inflicted injury or neglect.RequirementsSELECTION REQUIREMENTS:American Specialty Board Certification* in Pediatrics.LICENSE:California State Physician and Surgeon’s Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.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 functions.PHYSICAL 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.SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:*Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their American Specialty Board Certification to the application at the time of filing or email the required documents to the exam analyst within 15 calendar days from filing online.The required license and/or certificates MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license and/or certificates will NOT be accepted.Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of a self-assessment based on Supplemental Questionnaire weighted 100%, covering 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.
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 12 months.VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the North County Area Only.SPECIAL INFORMATION:Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.AVAILABLE SHIFT: AnyAPPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.
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