Staff Physician 2 - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

Are you medical professional looking for a new opportunity to utilize your experience and training? Do you believe in using great bedside manner to create positive patient experiences? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Torrance State Hospital is seeking a Staff Physician 2. Our hard-working, caring, and collaborative team plays a vital role by implementing essential medical services and quality medical care for some of our most vulnerable citizens. If you are ready to provide leadership, share best practices, and make a positive impact with both staff and patients, then we want to talk to you! Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Staff Physician 2, you will provide medical treatment, health maintenance, preventive services, and related medical functions for patients in the Regional Forensic Psychiatric Center. You will perform admissions physicals and neurological exams, document assessments, formulate medical diagnoses, conduct rounds, and develop treatment goals and plans for patients. You will also educate patients about medical problems, facilitate patient transfers to acute care hospitals when necessary, and attend medical staff and hospital committee meetings . This role requires thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of primary care medicine and a genuine desire to provide attentive care that promotes well-being. In addition, you will ensure the attending psychiatrist and treatment team are aware of patient medical illnesses and treatment orders, participate in active treatment programming., and respond to medical emergencies throughout the hospital.

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. Working evenings, weekends, and on-call holidays may be possible.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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Legal Requirements :

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 :

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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.

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