PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN

DESCRIPTION

T H E C O M M U N I T Y

Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best-value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.

C I T Y G O V E R N M E N T

Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments.

The City is supported by a FY 2024 total budget of approximately $3.3 billion with a General Fund budget of $719 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the vast majority being represented by twelve employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov .

T H E D E P A R T M E N T

The Department of Health and Human Services has been improving the health of the Long Beach community for over a century, and Long Beach is one of only three municipal health jurisdictions in the State of California, as well as one of three City homeless continuums of care in Los Angeles County. The Department recently received public health reaccreditation and works to address matters of public health and safety, including communicable disease, strengthening the public safety net, and equitable access to care. Of the Department’s $170 million budget, more than 80% comes from grant funding. The Department is overseen by the Director of Health and Human Services and has more than 55 programs serving the health and wellness of the City. It is organized into seven bureaus—Community Health, Communicable Disease and Emergency Response, Collective Impact, Environmental Health, Homeless Services, the Housing Authority, and Administrative and Financial Services. The Department operates its programs and services as efficiently and effectively as possible, using technology, innovation, and creativity to enhance the quality of services provided to the Long Beach community.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

T H E P O S I T I O N

The Public Health Physician is an at-will position that, under general supervision, reports to the Community Health Bureau Manager. This position will provide specialized medical services to patients with complex diseases and chronic conditions. This position is located at the Main Health Department, 2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815.

Specific duties include:

• Evaluating, Detecting, controlling, and preventing the spread of TB through treatment, including Latent TB Infection, case management and contact investigation;
• Support development and implementation of clinical, diagnostic, & case management systems, tools and protocols for patient monitoring, follow-up and retention including outreach services;
• Working with County, State, and Federal partners to ensure continuity of care for TB patients residing in LB;
• Collaborating with local stakeholders, including health providers, and others to achieve TB elimination;
• Provide day-to-day clinical mentoring of TB medical staff responsible for ambulatory and outreach care;
• Manages a caseload of patients to control the spread of chronic and communicable diseases;
• Provides direct medical service to HIV-positive patients and patients with active tuberculosis disease;
• Provides Sexual Health medical services and consultation;
• Provides medical back-up support for the City Health Officer, the Tuberculosis Clinic, the Sexual Health Clinic, the HIV Care Clinic, and communicable disease patients;
• Provides supervision to Nurse Practitioner(s) and or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse(s) ;
• Orders, obtains, and interprets laboratory testing and results;
• Develops and implements measures to promote and maintain patient health and wellness;
• Provides physical examinations for newly arriving refugees;
• Treats patients and supports outbreak investigations;
• Provides medical and epidemiological support to the City Health Officer and the Public Health Emergency Management Division;
• Acts as a consultant to the Epidemiology/Communicable Disease Control Program;
• Ensures program compliance with HIPAA regulations; and,
• Performs other related duties as required.

T H E I D E A L C A N D I D A T E W I L L D E M O N S T R A T E

• Medical care and experience that exceeds expectations and works effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• General knowledge of communicable disease treatment, including tuberculosis.
• Effective diagnostic and decision-making skills in an area of specialty/expertise.
• Effective use of computer systems to communicate, record, and track case management/patient care data, including documenting using an Electronic Health Record.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and effectively manage a full patient caseload.
• Ability to diagnose conditions and make associated treatment recommendations and/or specialty referrals.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and engage in labor-management partnerships.
• Champion new ideas and processes and demonstrate the ability to problem solve.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• The values of integrity, transparency, excellence, innovation, partnership and teamwork, as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, regulatory agencies, local officials, the ability to develop and promote a culture of quality customer services and ability to work across the Department to increase collective impact.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

M I N I M U M R E Q U I R E M E N T S

• One (1) year of recent experience providing medical care to patients with tuberculosis.
• Valid Physician or Surgeon's License issued by the Medical Board of California (p roof required) OR CA Physician or Surgeon Licensure eligible - CA Medical Board Licensure .
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License ( Proof Required) .
• Valid Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine ( Proof Required).
• Valid motor vehicle operator license. (Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report required during onboarding if selected for position).
• Willingness and ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and during emergencies as required.

D E S I R A B L E Q U A I F I C A T I O N S

• Two or more years of recent experience providing medical care to patients with tuberculosis.
• Valid Board Certification in Infectious Disease or Pulmonary Medicine.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A P P L I C A T I O N P R O C E S S

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST, on Saturday, July 6, 2024 . T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of Laboratory Director Licensure , and p roof of California State Public Health Microbiologist Certification in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7915.

E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6927.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 7/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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