Supervisor Of Residents, M.D.
About The Position
LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. The mission is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care! This role supervises and participates in the work of post graduate physicians in a hospital approved for such training.
Requirements
- Completion of the specialty training applicable toward specialty certification.
- California State Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
- Appointees may present a letter acknowledging registration with the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
- Appointees must present proof of having successfully passed the first State Board examination following appointment.
- Appointees may present a letter from the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California acknowledging application of a reciprocity certificate.
- Following appointment, applicants must present proof of having received a reciprocity certificate or a California State Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate.
- In lieu of a license, an appointee must have specific authorization from an approved medical school to participate in the professional activities of a department in that school.
- Must have applied for and received approval from the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California to participate in a postgraduate educational program where such specific authorization has been granted.
- If the candidate is a graduate of a foreign medical school, appointee must have received certification to participate in a postgraduate training program from the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates, which is approved by the American Medical Association.
Nice To Haves
- Additional points will be awarded for post residency experience supervising and participating in the work of post graduate physicians in a hospital.
Responsibilities
- Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for patients and reviews the care prescribed by postgraduate physicians in a specialized medical field.
- Assists in training postgraduate physicians in making diagnostic and treatment efforts.
- Supervises and participates in the consultant activities of postgraduate physicians, directing and reviewing their work and solving or referring unusual or difficult diagnostic and treatment problems.
- Supervises postgraduate physicians in the maintenance and preparation of patient care records and reports.
- Assists in evaluating the work of postgraduate physicians.
- Works with staff physicians and nursing personnel in performing patient care duties.
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
