PHYSICIAN, POST GRADUATE (1st Year)

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM NUMBER: b5408C
Physician, Post Graduate (1st Year)
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT


We welcome applications from anyone!

This Announcement is being reposted to reopen the filing period and allow for additional applications.

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
We will be accepting online applications from Thursday,
April 09, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to be accepted.

As the nation’s largest public mental health department, LACDMH ensure access to care and treatment for our most vulnerable residents in a region with more than 10 million people.

DEFINITION:
Renders professional medical services to patients as part of the first year of a post graduate educational program under the supervision of medical staff.

Classification standards for Physician, Post Graduate (1st Year) in link below.)
Class Specifications | PHYSICIAN, POST GRADUATE (1st Year) | Class Spec Details

Essential Job Functions

SOME OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Examines, diagnoses and treats patients in admitting and treatment rooms, clinics, wards and special services.
• Develops and documents an initial plan of care based on patient history and physical examination.
• Formulates a diagnosis and consults with medical staff concerning appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Re-evaluates patients individually and as a part of a patient care team on a routine basis to note condition and progress and modify patient care plans as indicated by the healthcare team.
• Orders and prescribes medications and observe for effects and adverse reactions on patients under immediate supervision of attending physicians.
• Orders and interprets routine findings of diagnostic, imaging, and laboratory tests and reports to medical staff.
• Records medical case histories, physical findings, and progress notes to detail treatment on patients according to hospital policy and/or JCAHO standards.
• Keeps patient case records current and prepares reports; fills out forms and corresponds with other parties involved in the medical care of hospital patients maintaining confidentiality according to State and Federal laws and hospital policies.
• Provides emergency medical care to patients as advised by medical staff.
• Performs additional medical duties of physicians in any specialty area to which the individual may be assigned.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

A Doctor of Medicine degree awarded by an authorized medical school-OR- Degree of Doctor of Osteopathy conferred by an approved osteopathic school- AND- Current Registration with the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California as a student in the first post graduate year of training.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

3 - Moderate. This class requires that the position holder stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working or irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Desirable Qualifications:
Match with Charles Drew University Residency Program

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution by the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination, weighted 100%, will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based upon your responses to the application and supplemental questionnaire.

A score of 70% or higher on this examination is required to be placed on the register.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

Candidates who passed the examination are placed on an eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this register to fill vacancies as they occur. The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health. In lieu of traditional banding, an alternative banding procedure may be employed consistent with Civil Service Rule11.01(D).

Special Information:
Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.

AVAILABLE SHIFT

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE

How to Apply: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person are not accepted. This website can also be utilized to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely.

Bear in mind, the NEOGOV system also requires email verification for each new email address, which may cause delays in submitting an application.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting.

Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (i.e. Diploma or Letter of Verification of Completion of Degree) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.

The acceptance of the submitted application will depend on whether the Minimum Requirements are clearly met. Online applications must show complete education and work experience information vital to evaluate applicants qualifications. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. LIST separately each job experience to be evaluated. Information provided is considered provisional and requires verification. Applicants may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

Important notes: 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.

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 application 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.

Computer and internet access at public libraries:

For applicants 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!

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 inequalities 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

Department Contact Name: Anthony Estrada, Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: 323-705-4534 or 213-972-7034

Department Contact Email: ACEstrada@dmh.lacounty.gov or Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone: 213-972-7034

Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922

California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 6/16/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

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