Staff Physician 2 - Wernersville State Hospital

Posting number: CSSC-2026-52337-37320

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Wernersville St Hosp

Job classification: Staff Physician 2

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Medical/Dental

Summary

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.

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Examples of duties

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

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

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.

Qualifications

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.
• 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