MEDICAL CONSULTANT-24416210

Salary : $195,894.40 - $218,441.60 Annually

Location : County of San Diego, CA

Job Type : Regular - Full time

Job Number : 24416210

Department : Health & Human Serv Agcy

Division : Inpatient Health Services

Opening Date : 11 / 26 / 2024

Job Summary

The County of San Diego is accepting applications for the position of

MEDICAL CONSULTANT

MD / DO)

Interviews and job offers will take place beginning the week of January 27, 2025.

In addition to base salary, candidates may be compensated at an additional 10% for Board Certified Specialty and 15% for relevant Sub-Specialty.

The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is looking for a Board-Certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician for the position of Medical Consultant. Under general direction, the Medical Consultant will perform a variety of duties necessary for the identification, diagnosis, and control of communicable diseases within the population. This position works closely with the medical and laboratory community, institutional settings, or hospital control practitioners.

The current vacancy is in Inpatient Health Services (IHS), Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill vacancies in other HHSA departments.

Compensation

In additional to receiving competitive wages, incumbent receive a generous benefits package, including health insurance offsets, defined benefit retirement plan, periodic compensation increases, tax deferral options, paid holidays, vacation, etc.

for a complete Medical Consultant job description, including examples of duties, required licenses, essential job functions, and working conditions.

• Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee's name on your job application in the space provided.

HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a Physician licensed by the California Medical Board who takes pride in being a recognized leader in medical, public health, and medical administration fields, and is comfortable consulting on clinical cases from internal and external providers as well as treating patients in clinic; thrives when working with a diverse team of professionals and staff to accomplish common goals and is a highly effective communicator; able to address sensitive public health issues with staff, customers, media, and community groups with a passion for working with under-served communities to address local and global health issues. Additionally, this candidate will have a track record of successfully reaching out and establishing relationships with community leaders and organizations and is a problem solver, team builder, strategic thinker, and are politically astute with exceptional organizational acumen.

Well qualified candidates have completed a formal training program for a specialty, as approved by the County on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or possess a certification of eligibility for certification by an American Specialty Board. Internal medicine, family medicine, or preventive medicine are preferred. A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California must be maintained throughout employment in this class and is required at the time of appointment.

Malpractice Insurance : Pursuant to the provisions of California law, The County of San Diego, through its self-insurance program, provides coverage for its employees regarding malpractice and liability within the scope of employment.

Required Education and Experience

Notes :

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and / or supplemental questionnaire.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation Process

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on the information provided on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Note : Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offerspreferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.

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The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of : a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include : integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers . The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

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Do you possess a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California?

If you answered Yes to question #1, please provide your license number in the space below. If no, please indicate N / A.

Do you possess a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school, an institution recognized or approved by the Medical Board of California, or an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate? Note : Please provide a copy of your degree.

How many years of post-graduate experience do you have that includes exposure to a broad range of medical diagnostic and treatment problems, including those of the desired specialty?

Do you possess a medical certification in a specialty or subspecialty? If yes, please indicate the specialty below. If no, please indicate N / A.

If you are not Board certified, do you have post-internship training and specialized training sufficient to qualify for Board Certification. Please indicate yes or no. If yes, please indicate the medical specialty.

In addition to completing the online application, an updated resume or curriculum vitae is requested at time of application.

Have you attached a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae to your application?

Which of the following work arrangements would you consider? Please note that not all job classifications and / or Departments offer teleworking work arrangements. Check all that apply.

If you selected Other above, please indicate where you first heard of this job opportunity.

If this does not apply, please indicate N / A.

Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position? Note : effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired.

If you responded Yes to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you.

Required Question

Salary : $195,894 - $218,442