Physician and Surgeon (Safety) - Medical Services - Metropolitan State Hospital

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk.

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications : 1st and 15th of each month.

The Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan State Hospital is currently accepting applications for Physician and Surgeon (Safety), Permanent / Fulltime. Working Title : Physician and Surgeon (Safety) - Medical Services Department.

Under the supervision of the Chief Physician and Surgeon the Physician and Surgeon will be responsible for the medical care of assigned patients. Candidates must be in possession of the legal requirements for practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance as well as completion of residency training in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine in an approved hospital. Applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts to meet the needs of the facility.

Range V : This range shall apply to incumbents employed at the Departments of Developmental Services, Mental Health, and Veterans Affairs for medical employees who are Non-Board Certified and are no longer subject to staged PERS.

Range W : This range shall apply to incumbents employed at the Departments of Developmental Services, Mental Health, and Veterans Affairs for medical employees who are Lifetime Board Certified and are no longer subject to staged PERS.

Range Y : This range shall apply to incumbents employed at the Departments of Developmental Services, Mental Health, and Veterans Affairs for medical employees who possess Time-Limited Board Certification and are no longer subject to staged PERS.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

IMPORTANT : A new Physician and Surgeon (Safety) examination is currently under development. Applicants without exam eligibility may still be invited to interview. However, if selected for the position, the selected candidate will need to complete the new Physician and Surgeon (Safety) examination once it has been completed.

• Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey : DSH Recruitment Survey

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.

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-492294

Position #(s) : 487-033-7552-XXX

Working Title :

Physician and Surgeon (Safety) - Medical Services - Metropolitan State Hospital - 25-260

Classification :

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (SAFETY) $20,746.00 - $22,439.00 V

$21,901.00 - $23,684.00 W

$23,054.00 - $27,430.00 Y

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions : Work Location :

Los Angeles County

Telework : In Office

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Facility : DSH - Metropolitan

Department Information Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital 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.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan : Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964 / 2972 / 2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website : Special Requirements

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 MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. 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 or LEAP 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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

DSH - Metropolitan

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

DSH - Metropolitan

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 :

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. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to

In addition, you can look forward to :

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website : Special Requirements

Selection Services Unit

(562) 521-1814

msh.recruitment@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact : EEO Coordinator

(562) 455-4147

Yesenia.Mazariegos@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.