THE POSITION Begin a rewarding path as a Staff Physician 2 with the Department of Human Services. This position gives you the chance to provide vital medical care while working closely with a committed treatment team. Your expertise will help shape patient outcomes and support a safe and stable environment. This is an opportunity to use your training to promote health, growth and meaningful progress. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position plays a central role in providing medical assessments, coordinating care and supporting patient treatment across assigned areas. The job focuses on examinations, planning, direct medical care and teamwork to ensure safe and effective services. As a Staff Physician 2, you will perform the following duties: Medical Examinations: Performs admission physical and neurological exam and medical/surgical history on all new admissions within 24 hours of admission Daily Care: Provide ongoing medical treatment by making unit rounds and reviewing diagnostic results Emergency Response: Announces the medical emergency and initiates appropriate medical actions/interventions Care Coordination: Work with treatment teams and community hospitals to support consistent and informed care Record Keeping: Document medical issues, treatment plans and patient progress in accordance with policy Staff Participation: Attend meetings and contribute medical expertise to support hospital operations Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime as needed Free parking! The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. 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 $184,236.00 (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 QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of experience and/or training in the practice of medicine. Special Requirements: 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: This particular posting also requires completion of a residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine. PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs. Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. Work Location: In person
Salary: $184,236 - $231,238 a year
Employment Type: Full-time
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Military leave, Paid parental leave, Parental leave, Health insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Paid sick time, Paid military leave, Free parking, Paid holidays, Internal mobility program, Opportunities for advancement, Flexible schedule