Staff Physician 2 - Warren State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Staff Physician 2 for Warren State Hospital. This role involves providing medical care to patients with psychiatric and medical diagnoses, performing exams, and formulating treatment plans. The position offers a full-time schedule with no telework options. Candidates must possess a valid medical license in Pennsylvania and have at least three years of medical experience. Join a dedicated team focused on improving mental health and quality of life.

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and treatment for physically ill patients.
• Perform admission physicals and neurological exams.
• Formulate medical diagnoses and treatment plans.

Skills

Medicine

Patient Care

Education

Medical License in Pennsylvania

Job description

Job Opportunity: Staff Physician 2 at Warren State Hospital

If you are passionate about helping others and driven to providing valuable services that will make a genuine difference in someone's life, there is an excellent opportunity that awaits you! The Department of Human Services (DHS), Warren State Hospital is seeking a Staff Physician 2 to be part of our team. If you are an experienced and skilled physician who enjoys caring for patients with psychiatric and medical diagnoses, we encourage you to apply to work as part of our dedicated team of professionals where collaboration and communication are integral.

As a Staff Physician 2, you will provide medical care and treatment for all physically ill patients. Responsibilities include performing admission physicals, neurological exams, and obtaining medical and surgical histories on all new admissions to the hospital. You will review all medical records from previous hospitalizations and community hospitals, and formulate medical diagnoses, treatment goals, and plans for individual patients.

You will be part of a dedicated team focused on improving individuals' mental health and quality of life by providing care during their mental health recovery. Join the DHS team—apply today!

Additional Details

• Work Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Hours may change based on operational needs.
• On-call participation for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Overtime as needed. No shift work.
• Free parking provided.
• Telework: Not available for this position.
• Salary: Starting salary may be non-negotiable in some cases.
• Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training:

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

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania, issued by the State Medicine Board or the State Osteopathic Medicine Board.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• Pass a background investigation.
• Conditional employment requires medical examination and drug screening.
• Position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act, requiring satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Application Process

• Submit application with relevant, detailed experience/education; resumes and cover letters are not reviewed.
• Attach college transcripts if claiming education to meet minimum requirements.
• Apply before the posting closing date; late applications will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply may disqualify you from consideration.

Additional Information

• Veterans' preference available; learn more at the provided link.
• For accommodations due to disability, discuss requests with the interviewer in advance.
• The Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Completing the application serves as your exam; no additional exam required.
• Your score is based on the application and supplemental questions and is valid only for this posting.
• Only one application/test per posting; results sent via email.