Physician Assistant- Medical Pediatric Hub ClinicsNorth County
Physician Assistant- Medical Pediatric Hub ClinicsNorth County
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Position/Program Information
- 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 communitybased clinics. DHS annually cares for about 600000 unique patients employs over 22000 staff and has an annual operating budget of $6.5 billion. DHS leads the countys effort to provide health services to the resident of Los Angeles County of which approximately two million are uninsured. DHS hospitals also conduct postgraduate 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).The Medical Hubs offer:
- Compassionate care by medical providers who understand the needs and concerns commonly experienced by children families and caregivers in the child welfare system;
- Services for children in all stages ofDCFSinvolvement including medical assessments of suspected child abuse or neglect comprehensive medical exams for children entering outofhome care and ongoing wellchild care and sick visits.
- Linkages to pediatric specialty care for children with complex medical needs;
- Boardcertified child abuse pediatricians and child interview specialists with extensive training in assessing suspected child abuse and neglect;
- Close coordination withDCFSChildrens Social Workers and Public Health Nurses and the Department of Mental Health to ensure that identified health mental health and developmentalneeds are addressed.
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.
Essential Job Functions
- Performspediatric initial medical evaluations for DCFSinvolved children.
Provides initial consultation regarding child physical abuse sexual abuse and/or neglect (with support through onsite consultation with Child Abuse Pediatrician).
Performs routine primary care and follow up care for DCFSinvolved children.
Performs acute care visits for DCFSinvolved children (low acuity issues such as otitis media jaundice asthma etc.
Takes medical histories and performs physical examinations utilizes diagnostic techniques such as observation palpation percussion or auscultation; evaluates physical signs symptoms and medical history to assess patients physical condition.
Recognizes and evaluates patients who require the immediate attention of a physician and when necessary initiates without supervision emergency medical treatments.
Administers treatments and medications.
Instructs and counsels patients in matters pertaining to their physical and mental health.
Orders xrays therapeutic diets physical therapy respiratory therapy or occupational therapy treatments.
Maintains and signs medical records pertaining to treatments and examinations administered.
Performs specialized procedures as delegated by the supervising physician. Requirements
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 aPhysician 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 weighting over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 1025 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:*Applicantsmust includea legible photocopy of the certificate to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by The Medical Board of Californiaat the time of filing oremailthe documents to theexamanalystwithin 15 calendar days from filing online.The required license and/or certificatesMUST be current and unrestricted; conditional provisional probationary or restricted license and/or certificates willNOT be accepted.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experiencein an acute or primary pediatric healthcare setting working with sociallychallenging pediatric patients.
Additional Information
- EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100.
Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements.
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 asreceivedbasis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register. Successful candidates will remain on the register for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of eligibility.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every12 months.
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.
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 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.
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 INCOMPLETEAPPLICATIONand 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. 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.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. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order to not have to be disclosed.
NOTE:If you are unable to attach required documents you must email 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:Social security number is for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a social security number.
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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Meri Snkhchyan Exam Analyst
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Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
