SENIOR PHYSICIAN (Forensic Pathology)

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:

P5456C-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity - We welcome applications from everyone.

FILING PERIOD:
Applications will be accepted starting Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT).
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

About the Medical Examiner:
The Department of Medical Examiner investigates and determines the circumstances, manners and cause of all violent, sudden or unusual deaths occurring within the County. Each year approximately 18,000 cases are reported to the Department, of which about half fall within its jurisdiction. We conduct about 5,700 autopsies per year, making it one of the largest medical and most technologically sophisticated examiner’s offices in the world, due to the complexity of cases investigated, including numerous high-profile cases.

What you will do:
This position is held by a licensed physician that has immediate charge of a small medical section within a larger medical unit or a small program of a medical facility.

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Essential Job Functions

• Performs administrative duties such as determining equipment and supply needs, addressing personnel-related issues, developing and revising work procedures for expediting workload or improving levels of service, and screening work.
• Formulates policies and plans and directs the programs and medical work of the section or assists in such activities for a division of a medical department.
• Oversees and/or performs medico-legal investigative examinations specializing in sudden, unexpected, and violent deaths as assigned and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines and within established timelines.
• Participates in the training of medical students, interns and resident physicians.
• Coordinates the work of the section with that of other medical and paramedical services.
• Consults and confers with officials of public health and law enforcement to coordinate interdepartmental activities as assigned.
• 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 section.
• Supervises the maintenance of records and the compilation and preparation of reports.
• Serves in an acting capacity in the absence of the Medical Director in responding to Board inquiries or procurement of decedent organs.
• Assigns autopsy cases to doctors; tracks cases to ensure timely completion.
• Provides autopsy case consultations to Deputy Medical Examiners.
• Reviews autopsy case files for quality assurance.

Requirements

HOW DO YOU QUALIFY:
Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology* - AND - a fellowship in Forensic Pathology or equivalent training** - AND - One (1) year of experience in medical practice, post graduate training, teaching or investigative work.

LICENSE:

• California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.*
  
• Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.*
  
• 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 EXPECTATIONS:
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds."

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Applicants who possess the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California and Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, must attach legible copies of their certificates to the application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission and email the documents to csears@hr.lacounty.gov. Please include the exam number and exam title in the subject line of your email. PDF or JPEG format is helpful and file size should be less than 5 MB. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
The required license/certificate MUST be current. Applications without the required documentation will be denied.

**Equivalent training is defined as training which the appropriate American certifying board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

• No withholds will be allowed for this examination.
• Required experience and education must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

This examination will consist of a review and appraisal of qualifications based upon information from a Curriculum Vitae (CV)* weighted 100% assessing technical, investigative, and administrative and leadership experience.
* Important Information Pertaining to the CV
As part of the application, all applicants must submit a CV summarizing their education, experience, and training as it relates to the Senior Physician position and the experience areas being assessed (technical, investigative, and administrative and leadership). Each CV should include:
educational degrees obtainedprofessional experience (i.e., current and prior relevant work experience) including a description of duties performedteaching experienceresearch completed (e.g., studies, articles, publications)awards receivedacademic and professional presentations givenprofessional memberships or committee participation
ALL applicants must attach their CV and legible copies of their certificates to the application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission and email the documents to csears@hr.lacounty.gov . Applications that are missing the CV and copies of their certificates will be deemed incomplete.

YOU WILL NEED TO MEET THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

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• csears@hr.lacounty.gov
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ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months following the date of promulgation.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill a vacancy at the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted online only and received before 5:00 p.m. PT on the final day of filing. Applications sent via U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. To apply, click the green "Apply" button at the top-right corner of this posting. You can also keep track the status of your application through this website.

Plan ahead and submit your application well before the deadline. You may need to verify your email address. This verification is only required once per email address. If you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can log in and follow the prompts to complete verification at any time. This improves the security of your application and prevents errors in your email address.

Complete your application thoroughly. It is essential to show that you meet the Selection Requirements to Qualify as outlined in the job posting. Be sure to include detailed job experience, including the employer’s name and address, job title, start and end dates, hours worked per week, and a description of duties. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Important Reminders:

• All information provided in the application is subject to verification at any stage of the examination or hiring process, even after an appointment is made.
• Any falsification of information may result in disqualification or the rescission of an appointment.
• Avoid copying text from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements as your job description. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and disqualification.

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.

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.

NO SHARING OF 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.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Exam Number: P5456C-R

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2929 (TTY) and (800) 735-2922 (Voice)

Have any questions about anything listed above? Please contact:

Department Contact Name: Channon Sears

Department Contact Phone: (213) 441-1915

Department Contact Email: csears@hr.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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