Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis to enhance TB services within Warren, Venango, and Crawford counties. The role focuses on clinical TB care, treatment oversight, and consultative support in a per diem capacity with travel across multiple counties.

The incumbent will perform patient examinations, manage medication orders and lab services, review test results, and monitor for adverse effects, while collaborating with state and local health staff to

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a valid professional physician license.
• Experience in clinical TB management and public health settings is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide TB examinations and diagnoses.
• Oversee treatment orders, labs, and isolation instructions.
• Review test results and adjust treatment per program standards.
• Monitor patients for medication toxicities and isolation status.
• Provide second opinions and collaborate with state and local health staff.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of TB treatment regimens and dosages.

Kenntnisse

Clinical tuberculosis care

Patient care coordination

Public health collaboration

Ausbildung

Medical Doctor (MD) or DO

Jobbeschreibung

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2026-56596 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM AUGUST 19, 2026 TO AUGUST 31, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you a professional physician who would like to improve tuberculosis services within your community? Become a Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and play a key role in strengthening public wellness throughout Warren, Venango, and Crawford counties. This is your opportunity to make a direct impact by offering expert advice and guiding vital tuberculosis care. You will use your clinical skills to improve lives while working with a dedicated team. Apply today to experience the reward of serving patients and the Commonwealth!

This position focuses on providing clinical and consultative tuberculosis services that support public health and patient care. As a Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Services: Provide patient care services including tuberculosis examinations and diagnoses
• Treatment Oversight: Manage medication orders, authorize laboratory services, and issue isolation orders
• Test Management: Review test results and adjust treatment plans in line with program standards
• Patient Monitoring: Assess patients for toxic effects of medications and determine when they may leave isolation or resume daily activities
• Consultative Support: Provide second opinions, participate in cohort reviews, and collaborate with state and local health staff
• Current Knowledge: Maintain an updated understanding of tuberculosis treatment regimens and drug dosages

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Per diem employment
• You will be scheduled to work on an as-needed basis. Days and times will vary depending on need. This position does not require weekend hours.
• The primary work location will be determined between Warren, Venango, and Crawford counties based on the selected applicant. You will be required to travel throughout all three of these counties.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You must possess a valid professional physician license.

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.