Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 142,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, seeks a Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis in Stroudsburg for a per diem role starting Oct 27, 2026.

In this position, you will provide clinical TB services, guide evidence-based diagnosis and treatment, and support public health teams statewide with leadership and medical judgment.

This on-site role offers flexible scheduling to meet program demands and does not offer telework.

Qualifications

• You must possess a valid professional physician license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Conduct tuberculosis examinations, diagnose, prescribe tests and medications, and complete clinical documentation.
• Treatment Oversight: Manage medication orders, authorize laboratory studies, issue isolation orders, and guide treatment decisions.
• Test Evaluation: Review test results, interpret findings, and adjust treatment plans according to program standards.
• Patient Assessment: Monitor patients for toxic medication effects and determine readiness to leave isolation or resume daily activities.
• Consultation Work: Provide second opinions, participate in cohort reviews, and collaborate with public health staff on patient care.
• Knowledge Maintenance: Remain current on tuberculosis treatment guidelines, dosing standards, and emerging clinical recommendations.

Skills

Physician license

Job description

Salary

$125.00 Hourly

Location

Monroe County, PA

Job Type

Per Diem

Job Number

N-2026-61573

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Northeast Dstr

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

U3011

Position Number

00003602

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

98

Pay Group

XH98

Bureau / Division Code

00077152

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Community Health Systems / Northeast District

Worksite Address

1972 West Main Street

Worksite Address

Suite 102

City

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18360

Contact Name

Maria Vassia

THE POSITION

Are you a committed physician seeking to advance tuberculosis care as a Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis with the Pennsylvania Department of Health? In this per diem role, you will strengthen community health by guiding evidence-based diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies. Your clinical expertise will support patients, inform critical decision making, and reinforce best practices across public health teams. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while contributing to statewide efforts that protect and promote wellness. Step into a role where your leadership and medical judgment serve both individual patients and the Commonwealth.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides clinical and consultative tuberculosis services that support patient care and enhance public health efforts. The role requires sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to evidence-based treatment and collaboration. As a Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Care: Conduct tuberculosis examinations, make diagnoses, prescribe tests and medications, and complete clinical documentation
• Treatment Oversight: Manage medication orders, authorize laboratory studies, issue isolation orders, and guide treatment decisions
• Test Evaluation: Review test results, interpret findings, and adjust treatment plans according to program standards
• Patient Assessment: Monitor patients for toxic medication effects and determine readiness to leave isolation or resume daily activities
• Consultation Work: Provide second opinions, participate in cohort reviews, and collaborate with public health staff on patient care
• Knowledge Maintenance: Remain current on tuberculosis treatment guidelines, dosing standards, and emerging clinical recommendations

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 on an as-needed basis, with work times adjusted according to program demands. Hours may vary, and this role does not require weekend availability.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Hourly Rate:In some cases, the starting hourly rate may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

• You must possess a valid professional physician license.

Additional Requirement:

• 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.