Staff Physician 2

Are you a dedicated and compassionate physician who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Do you feel called to elevate health care services that directly improve the lives of Pennsylvania's veterans and their spouses? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Staff Physician 2 to join our primary care team. In this key role, you will provide comprehensive medical care and clinical leadership at the Southeastern Veterans' Center, serving those who have proudly served our nation. If you are looking for a fulfilling career where you can embrace new challenges, broaden your clinical expertise, and make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our American heroes, we invite you to apply and become part of our mission.

In this position, you will serve as the Facility Medical Director, overseeing medical care and other designated services within the facility. You will coordinate medical care delivery and contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care policies and procedures that align with current standards of practice. All duties will be carried out in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, using evidence-based approaches and practices recognized by professional organizations and accrediting bodies. You will act as the attending physician for residents, holding primary responsibility for their medical care. This includes diagnosing conditions, prescribing treatments, and developing care plans aimed at maintaining and improving residents' physical and mental health. In addition, you will supervise the certified registered nurse practitioner's staff. Your supervisory responsibilities will include planning and assigning work, setting priorities, participating in hiring decisions, evaluating performance, approving leave, initiating disciplinary actions, identifying training needs, and providing coaching and guidance.

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.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.