Staff Physician 2 - Warren State Hospital

Would you be interested in a career that focuses on improving an individual's quality of life by providing care during their mental health recovery? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Warren State Hospital is seeking a compassionate Staff Physician 2. If you are an experienced and skilled physician who enjoys caring for patients with psychiatric and medical diagnoses, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team of professionals where collaboration and communication are integral.DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Staff Physician 2, you will provide medical care and treatment of all physically ill patients at the facility. You will have the opportunity to perform admission physicals and neurological exams, obtain medical/surgical history on all new admissions to the hospital, and review all medical records from previous hospitalizations and community hospitals. Responsibilities will include formulating medical diagnosis, treatment goals, and plans for individual patients.Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment.

Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

Participates in on-call schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays.

May change based on operational needs.

Overtime: As needed.

Shift work: No.

FREE PARKING!

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Three years of experience and/or training in the practice of medicine.Special Requirement:

All positions require 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:

You must pass a background investigation.

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and 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.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.Telecommunications Relay Servic (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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.