POSITION
The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for a full-time*, unclassified, at-will Public Health Physician in the Physician Services Bureau to serve as the Tuberculosis Clinic Physician. Reporting to the Physician Services Bureau Manager and under the clinical supervision of the City Health Officer, this position will provide specialized medical services to patients with complex diseases and chronic conditions, including patients with active and latent tuberculosis. This position is located at the Main Health Department, 2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815.
 
  *Permanent, part-time employment options are available if preferred.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 

• Manages a caseload of patients to control the spread of chronic and communicable diseases;
• Provides clinical consultation and direct services to patients with active and latent tuberculosis;
• Assists in the evaluation of patients who do not adhere to treatment to determine noncompliance;
• Works with the City Health Officer to determine and create legal orders;
• Provides medical back-up support for the City Health Officer, the HIV Care Clinic, the Sexual Health Clinic, and communicable disease patients, when necessary;
• Provides clinical supervision for mid-level medical staff;
• Orders, obtains, and interprets laboratory testing and results;
• Develops and implements measures to promote and maintain patient health and wellness;
• Treats patients and supports outbreak investigations;
• Provides medical and epidemiological support to the City Health Officer and the Public Health Emergency Management Division;
• Evaluates and makes recommendations in tuberculosis contact investigations;
• Acts as a consultant to the Epidemiology/Communicable Disease Control Program;
• Works closely will clinic staff to ensure delivery of high-quality services;
• Participates in meetings and administrative assignments (i.e. case conference, staff meetings);
• Ensures program compliance with HIPAA regulations; and,
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• One year of recent experience providing medical care to patients with tuberculosis.
• Valid Physician or Surgeon's License issued by the Medical Board of California (proof required) OR CA Physician or Surgeon Licensure eligible - CA Medical Board Licensure
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License (Proof Required).
• Valid Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Proof Required).
• Willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Valid motor vehicle operator license. (Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report printout required during onboarding for California residents).

PLEASE NOTE: The City of Long Beach requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day unless a medical or religious accommodation is approved by the City of Long Beach’s Human Resources Department. In accordance with the State Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement, the Department of Health and Human Services may also require you to receive a COVID booster. Proof of vaccination (including booster, if applicable) will be required at the time of your pre-employment physical. 

*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing.  Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.       

Desirable Qualifications

• Two or more years of recent experience providing medical care to patients with tuberculosis.
• Valid Board Certification in Infectious Disease or Pulmonary Medicine.

Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Medical care and experience that exceeds expectations and works effectively in a collaborative team environment. 
• General knowledge of communicable disease treatment, including tuberculosis.

• Effective diagnostic and decision-making skills in an area of specialty/expertise.
• Effective use of computer systems to communicate, record, and track case management/patient care data, including documenting using an Electronic Health Record.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and effectively manage a full patient caseload.
• Ability to diagnose conditions and make associated treatment recommendations and/or specialty referrals.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and engage in labor-management partnerships.
• Champion new ideas and processes and demonstrate the ability to problem solve.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. Submissions received by May 31, 2022, will be considered for participation in the selection process scheduled for June 15, 2022. This recruitment will remain open during the selection process. In the event a candidate is not selected, submissions received between May 31, 2022, and June 15, 2022, will be considered for participation in the next selection process. 

To be considered, please apply under "Current Openings" with your Cover Letter, Resume, and Proofs of Licensure/Certification as PDF attachments at www.longbeach.gov/jobs.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate will be required to go through a background check, including a review of driver license information, and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applications that do not meet minimum requirements, including submission of required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
 
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-4250 or email HE-PersonnelServices@longbeach.gov.
 
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Khmer, Spanish, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.