CLINIC PHYSICIAN, M.D.

  • LOS ANGELES COUNTY
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Mar 05, 2024
Temporary Public Health
  • Salary: $127.00 Hourly USD

Job Description

Position/Program Information

ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 3/25/2013
Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER: Y5469C

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest health system in the nation, providing compassionate, quality care through its integrated system of hospitals and community-based clinics. DHS annually cares for about 600,000 unique patients, employs over 22,000 staff and has an annual operating budget of $6.5 billion. DHS leads the county's effort to provide health services to the resident of Los Angeles County, of which approximately two million are uninsured. DHS hospitals also conduct post-graduate medical education through university affiliations for interns, residents and fellows to train the physician workforce for tomorrow.

THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.


REBULLETIN INFORMATION:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE SALARY INFORMATION. PERSONS WHO HAVE APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IF THEY WISH. THE INFORMATION MUST CONTAIN THE CORRECT EXAM NUMBER AND NAME.

HOURLY PAY RATE UPDATE INFORMATION:

The hourly rate change applies to both new hires and to existing employees.

DEFINITION:
Provides medical services to patients in ambulatory care facilities.

Essential Job Functions

  • Provides medical care on a part-time, per clinic session basis.
  • Examines, diagnoses and treats patients.
  • Gives or determines the need for special tests.
  • Consults with other physicians regarding cases as necessary.
  • Advises nursing and related personnel as to the administration of medication and treatment.
  • Keeps medical records and charts.


Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A California State Physicians and Surgeon's Certificate* authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.

LICENSE:
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 II:
Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*A legible copy of your California State Physicians and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California must be attached to the application at the time of filing.

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


Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience 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 INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of eligibility.

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

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The resulting eligible register will be used 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

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED .

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add merisnkhchyan @dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you may e-mail the documents to the exam analyst within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

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.

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

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Meri Snkhchyan, Exam Analyst
Telephone Number : (213) 288-7000
Email Address: msnkhchyan@dhs.lacounty.gov

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:
(323) 869-7124

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922

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Job Address

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