Los Angeles County
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- MEDICAL PEDIATRIC HUB CLINICS/NORTH COUNTY
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
FILING PERIOD:
OCTOBER 16, 2019 @ 8:00 a.m. (PST)
UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
EXAM NUMBER:
Y5047S 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.
MEDICAL HUBS The Los Angeles County Medical Hub Clinics provide high quality, coordinated health care for children who are involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
DEFINITION:
Under the supervision of a physician, performs medical examinations, selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and other special procedures to assist in the delivery of medical services. Responsibilities include: Performing pediatric initial medical evaluations for DCFS-involved children. Providing initial consultation regarding child physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect. Performing routine primary care and follow-up care for DCFS-involved children. Performing acute care visits for DCFS-involved children. Taking medical histories and performing physical examinations. Recognizing and evaluating patients who require immediate attention. Administering treatments and medications. Instructing and counseling patients in matters pertaining to their physical and mental health. Ordering x-rays, therapeutic diets, and various therapies. Maintaining and signing medical records pertaining to treatments and examinations administered. Performing specialized procedures as delegated by the supervising physician.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board of California.
LICENSE:
A valid License to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board of California. PHYSICAL CLASS III:
Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
Applicants
must
include a legible photocopy of the certificate to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by The Medical Board of California
at the time of filing or email the documents to the exam analyst within 15 calendar days from filing online.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in an acute or primary pediatric healthcare setting working with socially challenging pediatric patients. EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications 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:
Applications will be processed on an
"as-received"
basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the
North County Area Only. SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "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.
NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst
within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.
If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
EXAM NUMBER:
Y5047S 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.
MEDICAL HUBS The Los Angeles County Medical Hub Clinics provide high quality, coordinated health care for children who are involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
DEFINITION:
Under the supervision of a physician, performs medical examinations, selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and other special procedures to assist in the delivery of medical services. Responsibilities include: Performing pediatric initial medical evaluations for DCFS-involved children. Providing initial consultation regarding child physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect. Performing routine primary care and follow-up care for DCFS-involved children. Performing acute care visits for DCFS-involved children. Taking medical histories and performing physical examinations. Recognizing and evaluating patients who require immediate attention. Administering treatments and medications. Instructing and counseling patients in matters pertaining to their physical and mental health. Ordering x-rays, therapeutic diets, and various therapies. Maintaining and signing medical records pertaining to treatments and examinations administered. Performing specialized procedures as delegated by the supervising physician.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board of California.
LICENSE:
A valid License to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board of California. PHYSICAL CLASS III:
Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
Applicants
must
include a legible photocopy of the certificate to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by The Medical Board of California
at the time of filing or email the documents to the exam analyst within 15 calendar days from filing online.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in an acute or primary pediatric healthcare setting working with socially challenging pediatric patients. EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications 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:
Applications will be processed on an
"as-received"
basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the
North County Area Only. SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "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.
NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst
within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.
If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr