Staff Physician 2 - Norristown State Hospital
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
Posting number: CS-2026-55512-37320
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Norristown St Hosp
Job classification: Staff Physician 2
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Medical/Dental
Summary
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!
Examples of duties
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.
- 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 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.
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 supp
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