Staff Physician 2 - South Mountain Restoration Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Franklin County, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Physician 2 provides comprehensive medical care to residents at South Mountain Restoration Center, supporting continuity of care, safety, and effective communication across the treatment team. The physician works as a key member of an interdisciplinary team and helps guide treatment planning. Duties include evaluating residents, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, determining treatment based on diagnoses, documenting clinical decisions, preparing reports, writing orders, reviewing medication regimens and diagnostic findings, coordinating care with nursing staff and other physicians, and communicating resident progress with families, courts, and other agencies. The position also includes emergency and employee health services when needed, participation in committees, and compliance with applicable guidelines and required training and education. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position at South Mountain Restoration Center. The regular schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Participation in an on-call schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays is required; the schedule may change based on operational needs. Overtime may be required as needed. Telework is not available.

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 issued by the State Medicine Board or the State Osteopathic Medicine Board.
Ability to perform essential job functions.
A conditional offer requires a medical examination and drug screening.
A conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical services for residents across assigned areas and cover during physician absences.
Serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary team and guide treatment planning.
Communicate resident progress with families, courts, and other agencies.
Conduct full medical evaluations, order and interpret diagnostic studies, and determine appropriate treatments based on accurate diagnoses.
Document clinical decisions, prepare reports, write clear orders, and promptly review drug regimens and diagnostic findings.
Advise other physicians when requested.
Prioritize urgent needs in coordination with nursing staff.
Complete assessments and medication reviews on schedule.
Follow applicable guidelines and maintain required training and education.
Participate in committees.
Provide emergency and employee health services when needed.