Staff Physician 2 - Wernersville State Hospital, Berks County (, PA, United States)

Are you a hard-working, passionate, and caring individual looking for the opportunity to utilize your medical experience and training for a valuable purpose? Wernersville State Hospital is seeking a Staff Physician 2 to provide leadership in planning, directing, and implementing medical services at our facility. If you value playing a vital role in quality medical care while being provided excellent benefits and opportunities for career advancement, we want you to join our team! As a Staff Physician 2, your primary responsibility will be to deliver medical care to the patients of Wernersville State Hospital. You will be responsible for treating physically ill patients and performing various medical tasks, including conducting annual physical and neurological examinations for patients in your designated area. You will identify medical treatment requirements of patients and facilitate their transfer to community hospitals for emergency or non-emergency medical treatment. It will also be your duty to ensure the Psychiatrist and Treatment Team are informed of patients with medical illnesses and their ongoing treatment. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the . 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. You will work on-duty physician coverage as scheduled. You will work overtime as needed. Free parking! 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: ~ Three years of experience and/or training in the practice of medicine. Special Requirements: ~ You must possess 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: 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). 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr