Staff Physician 2 - Norristown State Hospital

The Staff Physician 2 role at Norristown State Hospital offers a meaningful opportunity to support patient health and well-being. In this position, you provide medical supervision and work closely with a collaborative team of health professionals. Your clinical expertise helps ensure accurate diagnoses and strong continuity of care. Join an agency where your skills directly improve the lives of the patients you serve! This position provides medical supervision and supports patient treatment through skilled clinical assessment and decision making. The role works closely with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective patient care. As a Staff Physician 2, you will perform the following duties: Medical Supervision: Provide clinical oversight for assigned patients and guide their medical treatment Diagnostic Evaluation: Interpret laboratory findings and confirm clinical evidence to support accurate diagnosis Clinical Care Delivery: Conduct physical exams, perform ward rounds, respond to sick calls, and make decisions regarding hospital admissions Consultative Services: Offer medical guidance and manage both pre-operative and post-operative care for surgical patients Preventive Health Care: Deliver preventive care services tailored to patient needs based on age, gender, and chronic conditions Study Review: Order and review appropriate medical studies before referring individuals to specialists 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. This may change based on operational needs. Overtime as operationally necessary 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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirement: Three years of experience and/or training in the practice of medicine. Special Requirement 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 PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania