Physician Specialist (Primary Care)

Job Description

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is committed to ensuring access to high-quality, patient-centered, cost effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners.

We are currently seeking dedicated Primary Care specialists to join our team.

There are vacancies in the following locations:

East Los Angeles Health Center
San Fernando Health Center
Martin Luther King Outpatient Center
El Monte Comprehensive Health Center/East San Gabriel Health Center 1 opening for Adult Primary Care within Urgent Care

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.
May conduct specialized research, special studies, and services, including preventive and educational strategies.

Requirements
Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in one or more specialty areas or equivalent training. Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent.

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.

Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive compensation plus bonus
Medical/Dental benefits
Excellent retirement plan
Vacation and holiday pay
Flexible spending accounts
Malpractice insurance coverage
Substantial time off to complete CME
Generous student loan repayment programs

If you are looking for a rewarding career with an excellent work- life balance than the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is the place for you.

Please email DHSphysicianopenings@dhs.lacounty.gov for more information.

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