Management Physician - Wernersville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Berks County, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Management Physician leads the Wernersville State Hospital Department of Medicine and oversees medical evaluations, treatment planning, and clinical operations across the hospital. The position supervises medical staff, guides treatment decisions, and ensures services meet professional and regulatory standards. The role includes directing clinical evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning; assigning and supervising medical staff and reviewing their performance; guiding treatment teams and integrated care planning; interpreting standards and monitoring documentation; assessing educational needs and providing training; and leading medical and psychiatric emergency interventions to protect patient safety.

This is a full-time position at Wernersville State Hospital. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• Complete an approved U.S. residency training program in family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, or occupational medicine.
• Have five years of post-residency experience practicing medicine, including one year within the last three years acting in an administrative or consultative capacity over physicians assigned a direct primary care caseload.
• Possess an active Pennsylvania medical license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Possess an active U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration registration to prescribe medication.
• Hold board certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties; the American Osteopathic Board in Family Practice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Occupational Medicine; the American Board of Emergency Medicine; or the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine as a Certified Medical Director.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Submit to a medical examination and drug screening following a conditional offer.
• Submit satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances, following a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Wernersville State Hospital Department of Medicine and oversee medical evaluations, treatment planning, and clinical operations.
• Direct clinical evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients.
• Assign medical staff, supervise their work, and review performance to maintain quality care.
• Guide treatment teams, support integrated planning, and ensure continuity of patient care.
• Interpret standards, monitor documentation, and ensure adherence to federal and state requirements.
• Assess educational needs and provide instruction, guidance, and ongoing training.
• Lead rapid medical and psychiatric emergency interventions to protect patient safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed