Physician Specialist, Cardiology

MLK OPC is in the heart of SPA 6 in South Los Angeles and is part of DHS’s Ambulatory Care Network (ACN). Our patients are mostly African-American and Latino/a/x, many with Spanish as a preferred language. Ideal candidates embody the philosophy and values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and are committed to serving the community in which we are located. As the largest facility within the ACN, MLK OPC is a high-volume, multispecialty outpatient center, providing more than 150,000 visits annually. In addition to clinical care, MLK OPC maintains a focus on continuous quality improvement, social determinants of health, community partnerships, and health equity.

MLK OPC is currently recruiting a noninvasive cardiologist. This position will be a joint hire with Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, a high-volume Level 1 trauma center, and an academic teaching hospital, affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. There are ample opportunities for resident education, multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical research.  The hospital is also affiliated with the Lundquist Institute, a major independent research center.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:​​​​​​

• Provide direct patient care at MLK OPC to manage chronic cardiovascular conditions including heart failure, valvular heart disease, and coronary artery disease
• Order appropriate laboratory, radiographic, and diagnostic procedures according to DHS Expected Practice
• Perform required procedures, including treadmill echo stress tests and pharmacologicnuclear stress tests
• Manage subspecialty clinics, including device interrogation clinics
• Interpret diagnostic cardiovascular studies including echocardiograms, electrocardiograms, and ambulatory cardiac monitoring studies
• Inpatient attending on cardiology service at HUCLA for 2-4 weeks per year, including the cardiology observation unit
• Participate in vaccination goals, including pneumococcal and influenza vaccination
• Evaluate and interpret laboratory tests
• Complete documentation and paperwork for patients as needed
• Provide direct communication with patients by phone or email as appropriate
• Coordinate care for individual patients with partnering organizations both within DHS and with the MLK Community Hospital
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities, monthly staff meetings, and other meetings as scheduled
• Serve as eConsult Cardiolgy Specialty Reviewer to provide guidance to providers seeking cardiologist specialized expertise and to appoint patients in a prioritized manner to in-person visits in the cardiology clinic
• Opportunities for academic appointments at Charles R Drew University and UCLA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of an ACGME-certified residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases
• Board certified in cardiology

LICENSE:

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

REPORTING:

The cardiologist reports to the lead for specialty services at MLK OPC.

LOCATION:

MLK OPC is located at 1670 E. 120th street LA, CA 90059. The center is located in the unincorporated city of Willowbrook. It is also home to the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. The population of the area is estimated at 35,983 residents. It has a major Metro Rail Station, which serves many bus routes by LA Metro. The area has many parks, including Enterprise County Park and Athens Park.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume below. For more information, please contact Dr. Ellen Rothman, erothman@dhs.lacounty.gov

**This is not for application to the civil service examination. After submission, further application instruction will be sent to
follow up with you regarding the application process of the County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services (DHS)
for a Physician Specialist **

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Physician Specialist (Non-Megaflex)

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center, Los Angeles
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