Chief Physician And Surgeon

Job Description and Duties Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk. This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 1st and 15th of each month, and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled. The Department of State Hospitals, Metropolitan State Hospital is accepting applications for Chief Physician and Surgeon, permanent/full time. The Chief Physician and Surgeon shall assist in the supervision necessary to maintain high standards of general medical care and treatment of all specialty, subspecialty and outside medical services; monitors and evaluates all specialty referrals and clinical procedures; ensures their quality and appropriateness, including documentation and timeliness; supervises the work of medical staff and assists in the coordination of their activities with those of the Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Therapy departments, and other ancillary services; manages and supervises physician and surgeons. Assigns patients and/or units, creates work schedules, and provides consultation on difficult cases; advises staff either individually or by presiding at ward, and attends diagnostic and clinical conferences on appropriate treatment techniques for specific cases. Organizes ongoing educational program for primary care providers and trainees through lectures and clinical workshops; reviews clinical records of patients to ensure their adequacy and proper compliance with standards of care; makes regular ward rounds, special teaching rounds, and inspection tours to observe professional services given and the enforcement of hospital regulations; informs the Chief of Primary Care Services on such matters as trends in the incidence of disease, and needs for new or improved medical service. Additionally, the Chief Physician and Surgeon presents recommendations to the Chief of Primary Care Services on such matters as hospital policy, new forms of treatment, the need for equipment and facilities and personnel and budgeting and provides direct medical care as needed when other clinicians are not available to meet the needs of the hospital patients/employees. DSH-Metropolitan is an 800+ bed complex that provides a broad spectrum of inpatient psychiatric, psychological, and medical services to adult and geriatric patients of different legal status. Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of: Principles and methods of general medicine and surgery and skills in their application; principles of psychiatry and neurology; principles and applications of psychiatric social work, clinical psychology, physical therapy, the various rehabilitative therapies, and other ancillary medical services; current developments and trends in general medicine, surgery, and psychiatry, including mental retardation; principles and practices of hospital administration and personnel management;. Ability to: direct and coordinate complex and varied activities in the field of general medicine and surgery and analyze situations accurately and take effective actions. Special Personal Characters: Willingness to work in a state hospital; sympathetic and objective understanding of the problems of the mentally disabled and developmentally disabled; tact, patience; emotional stability; and demonstrated leadership ability. Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet the needs of the facility. TRAINING EXPECTATIONS: If selected, it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Face Coverings While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. CHIEF PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code : JC-402564 Position (s): -XXX Working Title: Chief Physician and Surgeon/23-261, Medical Services, Metropolitan State Hospital Classification: CHIEF PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON $22,695.00 - $25,714.00 Y of Positions: 1 Work Location: Los Angeles County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: DSH - Metropolitan Department Information Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. Department Website: Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Medical License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from . It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email. Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list. All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form. Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered. EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail. Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of State Hospitals Attn: Human Resources 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk, CA 90650 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of State Hospitals Human Resources 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk, CA 90650 Offices are closed on weekends and holidays. 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at . All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview . click apply for full job details