Staff Physician 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; South Mountain (PA); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Staff Physician 2 at the South Mountain Restoration Center. This role delivers comprehensive medical care to residents, supports continuity and communication across the treatment team, and upholds high standards of safety and quality.

As a staff physician, you will lead clinical discussions, perform full evaluations with diagnostic orders, document decisions, and collaborate with families, courts, and agencies to plan care.

Qualifikationen

• Three years of experience and/or training in the practice of medicine.
• Must have a license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Medicine Board, or the State Osteopathic Medicine Board.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive medical services for residents across assigned areas and cover during physician absences.
• Guide treatment planning as a key member of the interdisciplinary team and communicate resident progress with families, courts, and other agencies.
• Conduct full evaluations, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and determine appropriate treatments based on accurate diagnoses.
• Record clinical decisions, prepare reports, write clear orders, and review drug regimens and diagnostic findings promptly.
• Advise other physicians when requested, prioritize urgent needs with nursing staff, and complete assessments and medication reviews on schedule.
• Follow all applicable guidelines, maintain required training and education, participate in committees, and provide emergency and employee health services when needed.

Kenntnisse

Medical experience

Clinical leadership

Ausbildung

Medical license to practice in PA

Jobbeschreibung

Are you prepared to guide medical care with skill and compassion as a Staff Physician 2 for the Department of Human Services? This role allows you to support residents at South Mountain Restoration Center by delivering steady and thoughtful medical care. You will work with a team that values respect, communication, and high-quality service. Join a mission-driven environment where your expertise helps shape healthier lives every day.

This role focuses on providing thorough medical care to residents while supporting continuity, safety, and effective communication across the treatment team. As a Staff Physician 2, you will perform the following duties:

• General Care: Provide comprehensive medical services for residents across assigned areas and offer coverage during physician absences
• Clinical Leadership: Work as a key member of the interdisciplinary team, guiding treatment planning and communicating resident progress with families, courts, and other agencies
• Medical Assessment: Conduct full evaluations, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and determine appropriate treatments based on accurate diagnoses
• Documentation Oversight: Record clinical decisions, prepare reports, write clear orders, and review drug regimens and diagnostic findings promptly
• Care Coordination: Advise other physicians when requested, prioritize urgent needs with nursing staff, and complete assessments and medication reviews on schedule
• Regulatory Compliance: Follow all applicable guidelines, maintain required training and education, participate in committees, and provide emergency and employee health services when needed

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Participation in the on-call schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays is required. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime: As needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience and/or training in the practice of medicine.

Special Requirement

• You must be in possession of a license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Medicine Board, or the State Osteopathic Medicine Board.

Other Requirements

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination, and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • Your score may be lower than deserved.
  • You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.