Staff Physician 2 (1st Shift) - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Staff Physician 2 at Norristown State Hospital to deliver primary medical care and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and staff in a hospital setting.

You will supervise care, interpret tests, and determine diagnoses while contributing to safe patient management and efficient operations. A PA license and MD/DO are required, with background checks and a medical exam upon offer.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience and/or training in the practice of medicine.
• Must possess a medical license in Pennsylvania (PA) or PA Osteopathic Medicine Board.
• Background check and medical examination required upon conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee primary medical care for assigned patients and coordinate treatment with clinical staff.
• Interpret laboratory reports, confirm clinical findings, and determine diagnoses.
• Order and review medical studies before referrals to specialists.
• Assess and prioritize patient examinations and observations across hospital units.
• Provide lunch-time coverage on a rotation basis and assist with off-hours coverage.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Patient supervision

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Medical license in PA

Job description

THE POSITION

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Staff Physician 2 who is motivated to provide direct medical care in a supportive hospital environment. At Norristown State Hospital, you will use your clinical skills to evaluate patients, interpret findings, and coordinate care with other medical professionals. This position allows you to practice meaningful medicine while contributing to safe and efficient treatment. Be part of a healthcare team that values reliability, cooperation, and high standards of patient care.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides primary medical care to assigned patients and supports hospital operations through accurate diagnosis, responsible treatment, and dependable coverage. The role requires thorough clinical knowledge and steady collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other professional staff. As a Staff Physician 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Supervision: Oversee primary medical care for assigned patients and coordinate treatment with clinical staff
• Clinical Evaluation: Interpret laboratory reports, confirm clinical findings, and determine diagnoses
• Diagnostic Review: Order and review medical studies before making referrals to specialists
• Daily Prioritization: Assess and prioritize patient examination and observation across various hospital units
• Coverage Support: Provide lunch time coverage on a rotation basis and assist with hospital-wide coverage during off hours
• Treatment Decisions: Make individual care and referral decisions for patients

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

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

Special Requirements

• You must possess 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

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.