Reference #: 4337861THE POSITIONAre you a hardworking, compassionate, and caring person who is looking for a rewarding opportunity to utilize your experience and training as a Medical Physician to better the lives of some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens? A new and exciting career awaits you! The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking a Staff Physician 2 to be a part of our Clinical Services Department at Clarks Summit State Hospital. The Department is looking for individuals who are resourceful, self-directed, energetic, and compassionate to provide essential medical services to patients. If you are resourceful, self-directed, energetic, compassionate and value making a positive difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply to work as a part of a dedicated team of professionals.

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Staff Physician 2, your duties include performing admission history and physical exams, including neurological exams on all new admissions. You review records from community hospitals and previous hospitalizations and formulate medical diagnosis, treatment goals and plans of all individual patients. You also perform a monthly review of designated patient's medication profiles in conjunction with the attending psychiatrist and perform a medical exam on each designated patient. You then document findings accordingly in the progress notes and review and update the medical treatment plan.

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　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work weekWork hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.Noon on-call rotation required; possible on-call/on site rotation available weeknights, weekends and Holidays.May change based on operational needs.Overtime and travel may be required as needed.The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.FREE PARKING!Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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:

　　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.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.Failur 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .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.

　　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.

　　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.