CHIEF PHYSICIAN II

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

PH5458E

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone!

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

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

CHECK OUT OUR OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!
We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country, including diverse healthcare choices, and strong retirement plans. To learn more about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill the Chief Physician II position within the Department of Public Health. Incumbents in these positions are licensed physicians who direct the programs and activities of a large medical organization.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Chief Physician II

Essential Job Functions

What will I do as a Chief Physician II?

• Formulates or assists in formulating overall policies and in planning and directing programs and activities of a medical organization.
  
• Has responsibility for or supports the administrative aspects of the organization's activities. These include budget preparation and control, personnel functions, and procurement of equipment and supplies. The role also involves coordinating work with medical or other organizational units.
  
• Assigns, trains, and evaluates medical and related personnel.
  
• Directs or assists in directing the training of interns, resident physicians and medical and technical students in the work of the organization.
  
• Directs the establishment, improvement, or revision of the medical work or procedure of the organization to improve the level of care and service or the utilization of personnel.
  
• Plans, directs and supervises medical research and the presentation and review of findings.
  
• Reviews care prescribed by staff physicians, resident physicians, and interns and reviews other work performed for the organization.
  
• Confers with consultants regarding care of patients and medical and diagnostic work performed, and coordinates the work of consulting physicians with the work of the organization.
  
• Confers with other County institutions, public and private agencies, and medical schools.
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

A Master's Degree* in Public Health from an accredited school of Public Health and two (2) years of medical administrative experience** in a public health agency in adult health, maternal and child health, or preventable disease control -AND- Certification by an American Specialty Board in a Specialty*** related to the required medical administrative experience**.

One additional year of the required experience may be substituted for the Master's Degree*.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:
1. A California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.

• Applicants who have the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California MUST attach a legible copy of the certificate to the application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission to [email protected] . or your application may be rejected as incomplete.
• The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

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

PHYSICAL CLASS: 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:
* To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

• Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**Medical Administrative Experience includes experience directing daily administrative, programmatic and/or strategic planning activities for a public health agency in adult health, maternal and child health, or preventable disease control.

***Certification may be designated in one or more of the following specialties:

SPECIALTIES:

• Anesthesiology
• Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine
• Family Practice
• Int Med-General
• Int Med-Endocrinology
• Int Med-Cardiology (Invasive)
• Int Med-Cardiology (Non-Invasive)
• Int Med-Critical Care
• Int Med-Gastro (Invasive)
• Int Med-Gastro (Non-Invasive)
• Int Med-Hematology/Oncology
• Int Med-Infectious Disease
• Int Med-Nephrology
• Int Med-Pulmonary (Invasive)
• Int Med-Pulmonary (Non-Invasive)
• Int Med-Rheumatology
• Neurology
• Nuclear Medicine
• ObGyn-General
• ObGyn-Gynecologic Oncology
• ObGyn-Maternal/Fetal Medicine
• Otolaryngology
• Pathology
• Pathology-Forensic
• Pediatrics
• Pediatrics-Neonatal/Critical Care
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Preventive Medicine
• Preventive Medicine - Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Radiology-General/Diagnostic
• Radiology-Vasc/Int Diagnostic
• Surgery-Cardio Thoracic
• Surgery-Critical Care
• Surgery-General
• Surgery-Neurological
• Surgery-Ophthalmology
• Surgery-Orthopedics
• Surgery-Pediatric
• Surgery-Plastic
• Surgery-Urologic
• Surgery-Vascular

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the requirements in medical administrative experience.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This assessment type will evaluate the experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system worth 100% of your total score.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements and Desirable Qualification .

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the Eligible List .
Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible List does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :

HOW TO APPLY:

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.

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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org .

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.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application 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.

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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities 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.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail: [email protected]

Examination Number: PH5458E

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous