podiatrist - Los Angeles - Los Angeles County (CA)

Description

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.

Due to Critical Shortage Recruitment, the Critical Shortage of 10% range shall apply to both existing employees and new hires appointed full time to non-surgical podiatry assignments and the Critical Shortage Range of 20% shall apply to both existing employees and new hires appointed full time to surgical podiatry assignments. Further step advancement shall be in accordance with County Code Section B and any applicable salary notes pursuant to County Code Section

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services invites motivated and career-focused individuals to apply for the position of Podiatrist. If you're actively working toward meeting the minimum qualifications, you are still encouraged to submit an application and be considered.

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. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit

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.

• 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 to Qualify:

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, prior to your start date, you will need to have 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, and will need to provide the hiring team supporting documentation.

Still working on your license? No worries You can still apply and may even receive a contingent job offer while completing the process. Throughout the process, we'll confirm that you either have your license or are actively pursuing it. 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

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:

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

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

Please note: If 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."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 , 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 examination will 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 as well as and 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 , 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. (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 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.

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Brenda Aguila, Exam Analyst