Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Presencial; USD 146.000 - 198.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Health Department seeks a Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis in Luzerne County to deliver clinical TB care, evaluate patients, prescribe treatments, and guide disease management. You will shape patient outcomes through comprehensive evaluations, tailored treatment plans, and decisive clinical work.

This per diem position requires a valid physician license, ability to perform essential duties, and adherence to background checks and state regulations.

Formación

• You must possess a valid professional physician license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the Child Protective Services Law; conditional offers require satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct clinical evaluations to diagnose tuberculosis, order tests, prescribe medications, and document care plans.
• Provide medical oversight and authorize imaging and laboratory work; direct isolation-related decisions.
• Review test results, adjust care per guidelines, monitor drug effects and overall patient progress.
• Offer clinical opinions and guidance for tuberculosis cases in person or via electronic communication.
• Evaluate records and treatment histories for appropriate TB case management.
• Collaborate with state and local health staff to support interviews and evaluations of individuals with TB.

Descripción del empleo

$125.00 Hourly

Luzerne County, PA

Per Diem

N-2026-61355

Department of Health

HL Northeast Dstr

10/23/2026

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

U3011

00005866

Non-Union

98

XH98

00077152

Bureau of Community Health Systems / Northeast District

Luzerne County State Health Center

142 Mundy Street

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

18702

Maria Vassia

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Are you ready to make a life-changing impact on public health? The Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis with the Pennsylvania Department of Health safeguards vital community wellness. In this role, your clinical expertise guides direct patient care and advances effective tuberculosis management. You will shape public health outcomes through comprehensive evaluations, tailored treatment planning, and decisive clinical care. Join our dedicated team to make an enduring difference every day!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides clinical and consultative tuberculosis services in support of statewide public health goals. The role ensures that patient care follows established guidelines and supports effective disease control. As a Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Evaluation: Conduct examinations, diagnose tuberculosis, order tests, prescribe medications, and document care plans
• Medical Oversight: Manage medication orders, authorize imaging and laboratory work, and direct isolation-related decisions
• Treatment Management: Review test results, adjust care based on guidelines, and monitor patients for drug effects
• Consultation Services: Provide clinical opinions and guidance for tuberculosis cases in person or through electronic communication
• Cohort Review: Evaluate records and treatment histories to ensure appropriate management of tuberculosis cases
• Collaboration Duties: Work with state and local health staff to support interviews and evaluations of individuals with tuberculosis

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.
• 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.

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.