PHYSICIAN, POST GRADUATE (1st Year)

Salary : $75,168.00 AnnuallyLocation : Los Angeles County, CAJob Type: Full timeJob Number: b5408CDepartment: MENTAL HEALTHOpening Date: 04/08/2026Closing Date: 6/16/2026 12:00 AM Pacific Position/Program InformationDEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH EXAM NUMBER: b5408CPhysician, Post Graduate (1st Year) TYPE OF RECRUITMENTWe welcome applications from anyone!This Announcement is being reposted to reopen the filing period and allow for additional applications.APPLICATION FILING PERIOD We will be accepting online applications from Thursday,April 09, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to be accepted. As the nation's largest public mental health department, LACDMH ensure access to care and treatment for our most vulnerable residents in a region with more than 10 million people.DEFINITION: Renders professional medical services to patients as part of the first year of a post graduate educational program under the supervision of medical staff.Classification standards for Physician, Post Graduate (1st Year) in link below.)Class Specifications | PHYSICIAN, POST GRADUATE (1st Year) | Class Spec Details Essential Job FunctionsSOME OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:Examines, diagnoses and treats patients in admitting and treatment rooms, clinics, wards and special services.Develops and documents an initial plan of care based on patient history and physical examination.Formulates a diagnosis and consults with medical staff concerning appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.Re-evaluates patients individually and as a part of a patient care team on a routine basis to note condition and progress and modify patient care plans as indicated by the healthcare team.Orders and prescribes medications and observe for effects and adverse reactions on patients under immediate supervision of attending physicians.Orders and interprets routine findings of diagnostic, imaging, and laboratory tests and reports to medical staff.Records medical case histories, physical findings, and progress notes to detail treatment on patients according to hospital policy and/or JCAHO standards.Keeps patient case records current and prepares reports; fills out forms and corresponds with other parties involved in the medical care of hospital patients maintaining confidentiality according to State and Federal laws and hospital policies.Provides emergency medical care to patients as advised by medical staff.Performs additional medical duties of physicians in any specialty area to which the individual may be assigned.RequirementsREQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:A Doctor of Medicine degree awarded by an authorized medical school-OR- Degree of Doctor of Osteopathy conferred by an approved osteopathic school- AND- Current Registration with the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California as a student in the first post graduate year of training.PHYSICAL CLASS:3 - Moderate. This class requires that the position holder stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working or irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.Desirable Qualifications: Match with Charles Drew University Residency Program SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution by the end of the filing period. 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. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENT This examination, weighted 100%, will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based upon your responses to the application and supplemental questionnaire.A score of 70% or higher on this examination is required to be placed on the register.ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION: Candidates who passed the examination are placed on an eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this register to fill vacancies as they occur. The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health. In lieu of traditional banding, an alternative banding procedure may be employed consistent with Civil Service Rule11.01(D).Special Information: Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire.INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE How to Apply: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person are not accepted. This website can also be utilized to get application status updates.Please fill out the application completely.Bear in mind, the NEOGOV system also requires email verification for each new email address, which may cause delays in submitting an application.Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting.Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (i.e. Diploma or Letter of Verification of Completion of Degree) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.The acceptance of the submitted application will depend on whether the Minimum Requirements are clearly met. Online applications must show complete education and work experience information vital to evaluate applicants qualifications. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. LIST separately each job experience to be evaluated. Information provided is considered provisional and requires verification. Applicants may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.Important notes: 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.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.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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.Computer and internet access at public libraries:For applicants 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!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 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.Department contactDepartment Contact Name: Anthony Estrada, Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone: 323-705-4534 or 213-972-7034Department Contact Email: or Coordinator Phone: 213-972-7034Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment InformationAny language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: Testing Accommodations for Applicants:The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: Fair Chance:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).Employment Eligibility:Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.Career PathFinder:Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at Veteran's Credit:Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: Revised September 2025For detailed information, please click 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. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that 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. Yes, I understand the above information and instructions. 02 Have you been matched with the Charles Drew University Residency Program? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-15