Staff Physician - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

Are you a dedicated and compassionate physician who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered medical care? Do you have a passion for advancing health care services that create meaningful and lasting impact? The Department of Human Services is seeking a skilled Staff Physician 2 to join our medical team at Torrance State Hospital. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and treatment, health maintenance, and preventive services for assigned patients.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to take on new challenges, further develop your clinical expertise, and play a key role in improving the health and well-being of individuals, we encourage you to apply today!

In this position, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to patients under your supervision, including conducting thorough evaluations, performing detailed medical examinations, and making accurate diagnoses. You will prescribe appropriate treatment plans and interpret consultation reports, laboratory results, and other diagnostic findings. Responsibilities will include delivering medical care to patients in assigned areas, conducting daily unit rounds, assessing and treating acutely ill or injured patients, and ordering necessary laboratory tests, imaging, and specialty consultations.

You will review and analyze diagnostic results and consultation reports and provide timely follow-up care as needed. In addition, you will identify patients’ medical needs and coordinate transfers to acute care hospitals for emergency or non‑emergency medical treatment when required.

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. Evening, weekend, and holiday on‑call hours may be required.
• Travel and overtime:
  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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.
• 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 оба. finবার pend.

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 employmentالات preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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