Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis

Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis

Are you a professional physician who would like to improve tuberculosis services within your community? Become a Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and play a key role in strengthening public wellness throughout Warren, Venango, and Crawford counties. This is your opportunity to make a direct impact by offering expert advice and guiding vital tuberculosis care. You will use your clinical skills to improve lives while working with a dedicated team. Apply today to experience the reward of serving patients and the Commonwealth!

Description of Work

This position focuses on providing clinical and consultative tuberculosis services that support public health and patient care. As a Health Clinic Physician Tuberculosis, you will perform the following duties:

• Provide patient care services including tuberculosis examinations and diagnoses
• Manage medication orders, authorize laboratory services, and issue isolation orders
• Review test results and adjust treatment plans in line with program standards
• Assess patients for toxic effects of medications and determine when they may leave isolation or resume daily activities
• Provide second opinions, participate in cohort reviews, and collaborate with state and local health staff
• Maintain an updated understanding of tuberculosis treatment regimens and drug dosages

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Per diem employment
• You will be scheduled to work on an as-needed basis. Days and times will vary depending on need. This position does not require weekend hours.
• The primary work location will be determined between Warren, Venango, and Crawford counties based on the selected applicant. You will be required to travel throughout all three of these counties.
• You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• You must possess a valid professional physician license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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).
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 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.

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.