Physician-CCS Medical Consultant

Description

The County of Yolo Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is recruiting to fill one (1) part-time (20 hours per week) At-Will Physician to support Children’s Medical Services (CMS) housed within the Child, Youth & Family branch. This position serves as the Medical Consultant for the county’s California Children’s Services (CCS) program with the following responsibilities: determining medical eligibility for CCS; providing consultation to nurses for case management and care coordination; and providing consultation to the physical and occupational therapists at the Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) at Greengate School. This position works in close collaboration with the county CCS team, performs limited liaison work including answering occasional calls from community pediatricians, and participates in regular meetings with regional and state CCS medical consultants.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Graduated from an accredited Medical or Osteopathic school with an M.D. or D.O. degree, and must be a licensed physician in the state of California. Two years of graduate work in a recognized school of Public Health with a Master’s Degree in Public Health is preferred but not required. Certification in Pediatrics, Family Practice, or Preventive Medicine is preferred;
• Have excellent knowledge of the principles and practice of pediatrics, particularly the diagnosis and treatment of chronic and complex pediatric health conditions, and have broad knowledge of public health principles, including current trends in policy, treatment, prevention, education, and related issues. The candidate should also have a general understanding of operating policies and functions of the State Department of Public Health; emergency medical services and disaster response activities and planning; and effective public and community relations;
• The ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate activities to meet the daily operational and overall goals of the county CCS program; plan and organize health operations to meet community health needs and State/Federal laws/regulations within available resources; understand, interpret and explain laws, regulations and policies governing medical program operations, specifically CCS; develop specific program and operational goals and objectives; understand program objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures; plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of others; maintain confidential information according to legal standards and/or regulations of the Federal, State and County governments and ethical/legal obligations of the medical profession; communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with the public, various governmental bodies, professional medical personnel, and with people of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds; and establish and maintain effective working relationships at the State, Local and County level.

The recruitment will be open on a continuous basis until the position is filled. The first application screening will occur the week of November 11, 2024.

The salary offered for this part-time position (.50 FTE/20 hours per week) will be a prorated amount of the full-time salary as well as pro-rated benefits. The part-time salary range is $98,404.75 – $119,610 annually.

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and completed supplemental questionnaire by the closing date. Verification of education may be submitted at the time of filing or when requested by Human Resources.

For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below. 

Definition 

Under the direction of the Department Director/Health Officer, acts as his/her assistant by providing specialized health services in a public health setting; is responsible for enforcing local health orders, ordinances, and regulations prescribed by the State Department of Health Services, and State statutes relating to public health and serves as the Maternal and Child Health consultant to the department.

Distinguishing Characteristics 

This is an At-Will, single-position classification appointed by the Department Director/Health Officer. The position serves as Director of Maternal and Child Health Programs, medical consultant to California Children’s Services (CCS), Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC), and as assistant to the department head in the enforcement of public health codes and evokes official orders as necessary for public health protection. The incumbent exercises independent medical judgment subject to the policy direction of the Department Director/Health Officer, statutory requirements of State, Federal and Local laws, rules and regulations, and administrative direction of the Department/Director.

Essential Functions

The following duties are typical of those performed in this class; however; incumbents may also perform other related duties.

• Assists with overall medical direction and guidance for the Health Department in enforcing local health orders and ordinances, regulations prescribed by the State Department of Health Services, and State statutes relating to public health;
• Assists Health Officer with emergency medical, environmental health and communicable disease functions in disasters and emergency situation and takes a lead roll in bioterrorism preparedness and MCAH;
• Serves as a consultant in a specific public health field to Public Health program staff, other agencies, and to physicians in private practice;
• Performs duties as Clinical Physician in one or more areas including California Children’s Services and communicable disease control;
• Assists with morbidity, mortality and epidemiological studies and distribution to medical professionals, public agencies and the general public;
• In cooperation with the Department/Director, develops long-range management and public health policy goals, objectives and evaluations;
• Assists with the review and approval of medical protocols utilized within the Health Department;
• Conducts special studies and convenes committees and acts in the absence of the Health Officer;
• Maintains a close working relationship with the Department Director/Health Officer and other public health providers.

Employment Standards

Education: Graduation from Medical School with an M.D. Degree. One year of graduate work in a recognized school of Public Health with a Master’s Degree in Public Health is preferred but not required.

Experience: Two (2) years of responsible experience as a Physician.

License Requirements: 

Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

California State Physician and Surgeon’s Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Quality Examiners of the State of California.

Certification: Certification or eligibility for certification in one of the following medical specialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties:

Emergency Medicine

Family Practice

General Surgery

Internal Medicine

Orthopedics

Pediatrics or Obstetrics

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Preventive Medicine

Public Health

Knowledge of: medical science and its application; principles and practices of public health, including current trends in policy, treatment, prevention, education and related issues; general medical practices of public health clinics; operating policies and functions of the State Department of Public Health; general knowledge of a particular medical specialty; emergency medical services and disaster response activities and planning; effective public and community relations; communicable and sexually transmitted diseases.

Ability to: plan, organize, direct and coordinate activities designed to protect and promote the public health; assess, diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions; plan and organize health operations to meet community health needs and State/Federal laws/regulations within available resources; understand, interpret and explain laws, regulations and policies governing medical program operations; develop specific program and operational goals and objectives; understand program objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures; plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of others; maintain confidential information according to legal standards and/or regulations of the Federal, State and County governments and ethical/legal obligations of the medical profession; communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with the public, various governmental bodies, professional medical personnel, and with people of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships at the State, Local and County level.

Application & Selection Process

Application Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application resume, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. 

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:

• As an attachment to the online application
• By e-mail to carrie.matthews@yolocounty.gov.

All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

Selection Procedure

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screen for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:

1. Pre-Employment Exams

• Drug & Alcohol Screen
• Department of Justice LiveScan
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date: To be determined

Verification of Education

Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student’s name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. 

For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar’s office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).

Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:

1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.

2. An evaluation of the applicant’s degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.

Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.

EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE

601 University Ave., Suite 127

Sacramento, CA 95825

(916) 921-0790

www.eres.com 

FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE

P.O. Box 151739

San Diego, CA 92175

(619) 265-5810

www.documentservice.org 

CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.

P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817

(714) 237-9272

www.iescaree.com 

GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.

409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

(310) 828-5709

www.globaleval.org

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE

P.O. Box 3665

Culver City, CA 90231-3665

(310) 258-9451

www.ierf.org 

Verification of Certification

Acceptable forms of certification and/or formal training documentation are certificates that list the applicant’s name, institution name, course title and date the certificate was awarded. If applicable, the verifying documentation should include a certification/license number as well as an expiration date.

Screening for Best Qualified

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write “no experience” for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified. 

Contact Information

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at carrie.matthews@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 661-2619.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

RETIREMENT

Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have “Classic” member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members! 

“Classic” member CalPERS retirement formulas are:

Misc: 2.5% at 55

Safety: 3.0% at 55

Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50

“New” member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:

Misc: 2% @ 62

Safety: 2.7% @ 57

BENEFITS

The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Disability Plans
• Social Security & Medicare

Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible here) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.

Once you’ve identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking here.

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