Staff Physician 2 - Norristown State Hospital

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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Schedule

• 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 (may change based on operational needs)
• Overtime as operationally necessary
• No telework option available
• Free parking

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package
• Pay increases
• Paid leave and holidays
• Opportunities for career advancement

Requirements

• Three years of experience and/or training in the practice of medicine
• 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
• Ability to perform essential job functions

Additional Information

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• 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
• Criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance, will be required