Senior Physician Specialist - All Specialties 2232

City & County of San Francisco (CA) • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. Positions may be available in a variety of settings including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Laguna Honda Hospital, and community-centered outpatient clinics within the Health Network. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City's only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
• Possession of valid Board Certification in the appropriate medical specialty area for the assigned facility or division.
• Applicants possessing a valid license to practice medicine issued from another state within the United States of America may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they obtain a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
• Applicants enrolled in a residency program may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they demonstrate successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association in the appropriate medical specialty area for the assigned facility, obtain a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, and obtain valid Board Certification in the appropriate medical specialty area for the assigned facility or division.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration with the United States Department of Justice may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Act as an experienced Specialist Representative/Consultant of the specialty program or service, including interactions with other programs or outside agencies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, methods, and procedures within the specialty area, including Quality Assurance activities; prepare or review detailed and complex medical and technical records and reports.
• Evaluate patient signs and symptoms, review laboratory and radiological data, diagnose complex cases, and institute treatments as appropriate; serve as a consultant to physician specialists on difficult and complex cases.
• Evaluate patient signs and symptoms, review laboratory and radiological data, recommend, perform, supervise and consult with other physicians and surgeons on specialized, difficult or complex surgical procedures related to the specialty field.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients; supervise and consult with other pediatricians, clinics, and agencies on difficult and complex cases.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat women who are pregnant, who require screening, or who have gynecologic complaints; consult with other obstetricians/gynecologists on difficult and complex cases.
• Provide clinical oversight of a unit or clinic within the Disease Prevention and Control Branch of Population Health Division; lead the development and implementation of policies, methods, and procedures within the specialty area and provide expert clinical consultation and public health detailing to community providers regarding communicable diseases.
• Perform medicolegal autopsies at the Medical Examiner's office; consult with the district attorney, public defender, police, and others on medicolegal matters; examine victims or suspects for medicolegal purposes; testify in court and judicial hearings on medicolegal issues.
• Conduct pre-employment physical examinations of candidates for city service; assess medical or physical competence of staff to perform assigned duties; participate in the identification and assessment of occupational hazards and injuries; develop and implement prevention and education strategies; consult with other occupational health specialists on difficult and complex cases or health issues.
• In a skilled nursing setting, evaluate patient signs and symptoms, review laboratory and radiological data, diagnose complex cases, and institute treatments as appropriate; participate in admissions workups and in discharge planning; work as a team with interdisciplinary care teams to advance resident-centered care.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees