Staff Physician 2 - Wernersville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 169,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Wernersville State Hospital, is seeking a Staff Physician 2 to provide direct medical care and exercise clinical leadership within assigned units. You will perform admissions exams, daily rounds, respond to emergencies, coordinate with psychiatrists and treatment teams, and maintain complete medical records to ensure regulatory compliance.

The position offers a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours weekly (8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Mon–Fri with a 30‑minute lunch); starting

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform admissions physical and neurological assessments and form diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Conduct daily rounds, order diagnostic studies, review results, and provide follow-up care.
• Respond to medical emergencies within required timeframes and initiate appropriate actions.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and treatment teams to integrate medical goals into patient plans and maintain clear communication.
• Maintain complete medical records to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Consult with families, agencies, and external medical professionals to support patient care while maintaining confidentiality.

Job description

THE POSITION

Join Wernersville State Hospital as a Staff Physician 2 and bring your medical expertise to a team that values strong clinical leadership. This role gives you the opportunity to make meaningful decisions that shape patient care and support individuals with complex medical needs. You apply well-developed medical knowledge in a setting where your judgment and experience are trusted. Step into a position where your skills make a powerful difference every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on providing direct medical care, evaluating patient needs, and ensuring responsible treatment decisions across assigned units. You apply established medical knowledge to guide patient care, respond to emergencies, and support the work of treatment teams. As a Staff Physician 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Physical Examinations: Perform admission and annual physical and neurological assessments and review patient records to form diagnoses and treatment plans
• Daily Treatment: Render medical care by conducting daily rounds, ordering diagnostic studies, reviewing results, and providing follow-up care
• Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies within required timeframes and initiate appropriate medical actions based on hospital procedures
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with psychiatrists and treatment teams to integrate medical goals into patient plans and maintain clear communication
• Medical Documentation: Maintain complete records of diagnoses, treatments, assessments, and clinical decisions to ensure regulatory compliance
• Clinical Collaboration: Consult with families, agencies, and external medical professionals to support patient care while maintaining confidentiality

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.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $187,913.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 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).

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.