CLINIC PHYSICIAN, M.D.

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
Y5469D

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We encourage applications from everyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:
August 6, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)

CLOSING DATE:
Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

WHY WORK FOR US?:

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 9 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.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County

To learn more about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https//hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care!

DEFINITION:
Provides medical services to patients in ambulatory care facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides medical care on a part-time, per clinic session basis.
• Performs physical examinations, makes diagnosis and treats patients.
• Prescribes treatment, monitors patient's progress and adapts treatment as required.
• Gives or determines the need for special tests, orders laboratory tests as necessary; interprets special tests.
• Performs and provides interpretations of imaging studies; dictates findings under supervision of an attending physician.
• Consults with other physicians, allied health professionals, and other medical services regarding patient cases.
• Advises nursing and related personnel as to the administration of medication and treatment; writes physicians orders.
• Keeps medical records and charts.
• Prepares various records such as progress notes, comprehensive care plans, and summaries.
• Counsel patients and relatives about physical, medical and mental conditions; secures cooperation and/or permission of treatment from patients and relatives.

Requirements

We are looking for dedicated individuals who have:
A California State Physicians and Surgeon's Certificate* authorized by the Medical Board of California.

LICENSE:
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.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

Information pertaining to the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate*

Applicants who have the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Medical Board of California MUST attach a legible copy of their certificate to the application at the time of filing or email it to the exam analyst at hhocking @dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online.

The required license and/or certificate MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted licenses and/or certificates will NOT be accepted.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, weighted 100%.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:

• Post license experience in a hospital, clinic, or ambulatory care setting.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who have passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months.

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every six (6) months.


We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and may lead to DISQUALIFICATION.

We will send notifications t o the email address provided on the application, so it is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add hhocking @dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.

Applicants can choose to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If unsubscribed, applicants will not receive any email notification for any examination for which they apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether applicants choose to unsubscribe, they can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing the profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number 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.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ADA COORDINATOR:
(323) 914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov

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