PODIATRIST

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone

EXAM NUMBER

Y5751C


FILING DATE

The application filing period will begin March 12, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will accept applications until the position is filled."

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four (4) acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS’ directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion dollars. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County’s 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION: Provides professional medical and surgical podiatric services to patients with conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and related structures.

Essential Job Functions

• Diagnoses, treats, or prescribes treatment of the foot, ankle, and other related structures using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
• Performs foot, ankle, and related structure surgeries within the scope of practice.
• Maintains varied hours on rotation schedule with other podiatrists to ensure that a podiatrist is always on-call during non-business hours.
• Consults with inter-professional team on the care of patients.
• Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery; sets fractures.
• Administers medications and local anesthetics.
• Records all diagnoses, treatments, and prescriptions.
• Refers patients to other physicians or specialists for consultation in an inter-professional manner.
• Advises patients about treatments and foot care techniques to prevent future problems.
• Conducts training or assists in the training of residents.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:

To be considered for this position, you need to possess both of the following at this time :

1) A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree conferred by a podiatric medical school that is both accredited by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education and approved by the Medical Board of California's Board of Podiatric Medicine.*

- AND -

2) Successful completion of at least two (2) years of a post-graduate podiatric medical and surgical training program approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education.**

* To demonstrate that you meet the degree requirement, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution which includes the area of specialization. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

** To demonstrate completion of the required post-graduate program, include a certificate of completion or official letter from the Council of Podiatric Medical Education, which shows your area of specialization.

Supporting documentation of the required documents can be provided at the time of filing or via email, within seven (7) calendar days of submitting your application, to Brenda Aguila at baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov .

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

At the time of hire, you will need a current and valid California State license to practice the full scope of podiatric medicine, which must be issued by the California State Board of Podiatric Medicine of the California Medical Board.

If you already possess this license, please include the following information when completing your application:

• Title of license

• License number

• Date issued

• Date of Expiration

• Name of the Issuing agency

Although this license is not required to proceed with being placed on the hiring list, applicants who already have the license may attach a legible copy of the license to your application or email it to Brenda Aguila at baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov .

Please note: I f you are unable to meet the License Requirement while on the hiring list (6 months), your application will expire. If the job posting is still available, you are welcome to reapply.

Other Requirements:

A valid California State Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry-out job-related essential functions.

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

• Additional years of experience providing professional Podiatric services in a clinic/hospital setting.
  
  

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 weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.”

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training, education, and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

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

Applicants who qualify for this position will be placed on the list for a period of 6 months and will need to meet the requirements within that timeframe.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly for 6 months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services, (DHS) as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

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 "Apply" green 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.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

This examinationwill remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.

All correspondence will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com 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. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please access the following link for important Employment Information. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf (Download PDF reader)
• All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Resumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected.
• The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, please email the documents to the exam analyst, Brenda Aguila at baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov . Please include the exam number and the exam title.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is 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.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Brenda Aguila, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
baguila@dhs.lacounty.gov

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