SENIOR PHYSICIAN (Forensic Pathology) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4766320) Apply  SENIOR PHYSICIAN (Forensic Pathology) Salary $254,136.00 - $728,220.00 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number P5456C-R Department MEDICAL EXAMINER Opening Date 01/16/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions 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. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 13 paid Holidays.Click here (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) to see a list of employee benefits. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! 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 requiredCalifornia State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California andCertification 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/certificateMUSTbe 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 obtained + professional experience (i.e., current and prior relevant work experience) including a description of duties performed + teaching experience + research completed (e.g., studies, articles, publications) + awards received + academic and professional presentations given + professional 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 tocsears@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. NOTE: It is important to provide a valid email address. Do not select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to advise the status of your application, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add the following to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: + csears@hr.lacounty.gov + awong@hr.lacounty.gov + talentcentral@shl.com + noreply@proctoru.com + donot-reply@amcatmail.com Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. 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 onlyand receivedbefore 5:00 p.m. PTon 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 ongovernmentjobs.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 theSelection Requirements to Qualifyas 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. 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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? 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Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. Updated February 2024 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + I understand the above information and instructions. 02 It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add csears@hr.lacounty.gov, awong@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. + I understand the above information and instructions. 03 IMPORTANT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE CURRICULUM VITAE (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: 1. educational degrees obtained 2. professional experience (i.e., current and prior relevant work experience) including a description of duties performed 3. teaching experience 4. research completed (e.g., studies, articles, publications) 5. awards received 6. academic and professional presentations given 7. professional memberships or committee participation ALL applicants must also 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. Applications that are missing the CV and their certificates will be deemed incomplete. + Yes, I submitted my Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the required certificates with my application. + Yes, I will email my Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the required certificates to csears@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of submitting my application. + No, I do not have the required experience. 04 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:To receive credit for any of the following, ALL applicants 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. Applications that are missing the CV and their certificates will be deemed incomplete. - California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate - Certificate of completion of a residency training program in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology approved by the American Board of Pathology - Certificate of completion of a fellowship program in Forensic Pathology approved by the American Board of Pathology - Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology + Yes, I understand the above information and instructions. 05 In which of the following have you completed a residency approved by the American Board of Pathology: + Anatomic Pathology + Anatomic and Clinical Pathology + None of the above 06 Have you completed a fellowship program in Forensic Pathology approved by the American Board of Pathology or equivalent training? + Yes + No 07 Do you possess a California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California? + Yes + No 08 Do you possess a Certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology? + Yes + No 09 Do you possess one (1) year of experience in medical practice, post graduate training, teaching, or investigative work? + Yes + No Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email