PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST (NON-MEGAFLEX)

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

PH5476D

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION:
All persons appointed to the position of Physician Specialist, Non-Megaflex (5476) who have obtained certification by the appropriate American Medical Specialty Board in the specialty to which they are assigned, shall receive an additional compensation of a flat-rate monthly bonus equal to 5.5 percent of the step on the appropriate P schedule or D schedule to which they are entitled based upon experience. Such bonus shall only be given for certification in one specialty.

CHECK OUT OUR OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country , including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION: We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill the Physician Specialist (Non-Megaflex) position within the Department of Public Health. These positions are physicians licensed to render specialized professional medical services in a specific field.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Physician Specialist (Non-Megaflex)

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Physician Specialist (Non-Megaflex)?

• Performs medical work in a specialized medical field.
• Provides medical consultation for public health actions in coordination with epidemiologic and program staff such as disease outbreaks, health investigations, emergency response, etc.
• Performs or assists in the planning, development, and evaluation of public health programs and population based prevention activities within the designated specialty.
• Prescribes drugs and/or therapy; monitors patients' progress, records observations and changes, and adjusts treatments as required.
• Conducts training or assists in the training of interns and resident physicians.
• Consults with staff physicians and para-medical personnel regarding care of patients and medical and diagnostic work performed.
• Provides consultation to other medical services, including specialists in other fields.
• Performs or assists in carrying out administrative responsibilities which may include such duties as budget preparation for the section, determining equipment and supply needs, carrying out personnel functions, or developing revising work procedures to expedite work load or improve level of service.
• Assists in the planning and direction of health programs within the appropriate specialty.
• Develops new techniques within the medical specialty.
• Conduct specialized research, special studies, and services, including preventive and educational strategies, as needed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in one or more designated specialties* or equivalent training**.

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: 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 the certificate of completion to the application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov .

Residencies may be designated in one or more of following specialties:

• Anesthesiology
• Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Practice
• Int Med-General
• Int Med-Endocrinology
• Int Med-Cardiology (Invasive)
• Int Med-Cardiology (Non-Invasive)
• Int Med-Critical Care
• Int Med-Gastro (Invasive)
• Int Med-Gastro (Non-Invasive)
• Int Med-Hematology/Oncology
• Int Med-Infectious Disease
• Int Med-Nephrology
• Int Med-Pulmonary (Invasive)
• Int Med-Pulmonary (Non-Invasive)
• Int Med-Rheumatology
• Neurology
• Nuclear Medicine
• ObGyn-General
• ObGyn-Gynecologic Oncology
• ObGyn-Maternal/Fetal Medicine
• Otolaryngology
• Pathology
• Pathology-Forensic
• Pediatrics
• Pediatrics-Neonatal/Critical Care
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Preventive Medicine
• Preventive Medicine-Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Radiology-General/Diagnostic
• Radiology-Vasc/Int Diagnostic
• Surgery-Cardio Thoracic
• Surgery-Critical Care
• Surgery-General
• Surgery-Neurological
• Surgery-Ophthalmology
• Surgery-Orthopedics
• Surgery-Pediatric
• Surgery-Plastic
• Surgery-Urologic
• Surgery-Vascular

**Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent. Equivalent training for appointments to the specialty of Emergency Medicine will be that training and/or experience approved by the Director of Public Health.

• Applicants must provide a legible letter on letterhead or certification from the appropriate American Certifying Board which indicates the equivalency of the training and specialty or specialties at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov .
  

***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 the certificate to the application at the the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov .
• The required licenses and/or certificates MUST be current and unrestricted or your application will be rejected.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:

• Experience or training applying medical knowledge in clinical care, population health, preventive services, communicable disease control, health systems or programmatic settings.
  

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualifications .

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the Eligible List .
Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible List does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY & VACANCY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :

HOW TO APPLY:
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 "Apply" green 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.

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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org .

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.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application 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.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and 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 in equalities 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.

Department Contact Name: DPH Examinations & Recruitment Unit

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Examination Number: PH5476D

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous