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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER:
PH5476C-EA
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 8:30 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.
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Physician Specialist, Non-Megaflex vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Physician Specialist, Non-Megaflex.
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 he/she is 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.
DEFINITION:
Incumbents in these positions are physicians licensed to render specialized professional medical services in a specific field.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class report to a Chief Physician or Medical Director and provide specialized medical services which requires completion of an approved residency in an appropriate specialty. The Physician Specialist, M.D. performs the full range of professional level work including surgical procedures, examining, evaluating, diagnosing and treating patient illnesses, assessing signs and symptoms, reviewing laboratory and radiological data, and directing nurses, aides and others in the care and treatment of patients. The position is responsible for planning and directing health programs within an appropriate specialty and for training and/or assisting in the training of physicians assigned to intern or residency programs. Incumbents are required to exercise knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and to actively demonstrate skills typically associated with their specialty field(s).
Essential Job Functions- Performs medical work in a specialized medical field, including specialized surgical procedures within a specialty field.
- 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.
- Conducts the more difficult post mortem examinations and may provide training and lead man supervision over other physicians engaged in these activities.
- Confers with medical and professional personnel in such related fields as toxicology in order to discover the main and contributing causes of death.
- Certifies as to the cause of death and testifies in court as an expert witness.
- 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.
- Maintains varied hours on a rotated schedule with other physicians to ensure that there is always a physician on-call during non-business hours.
- Conduct specialized research, special studies, and services, including preventive and educational strategies as needed.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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:
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:
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
*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 seven (7) 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
***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 seven (7) 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.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
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Application and Filing Information
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
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 .
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: Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: PH5476C-EA
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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