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Salary: $187,913.00 - $235,854.00 Annually
Location : Berks County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CSSC-2026-55535-37320
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS Wernersville St Hosp
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 37320
Position Number: 50699089
Union: PDA
Bargaining Unit: T4
Pay Group: DR03
Bureau / Division Code: 00210781
Bureau / Division: Department of Human Service - Wernersville State Hospital
Worksite Address: 160 Main Street
City: Wernersville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19565
Contact Name: Talent Management Section
Contact Email: ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Begin a rewarding path as a Staff Physician 2 with the Department of Human Services. This position gives you the chance to provide vital medical care while working closely with a committed treatment team. Your expertise will help shape patient outcomes and support a safe and stable environment. This is an opportunity to use your training to promote health, growth and meaningful progress.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position plays a central role in providing medical assessments, coordinating care and supporting patient treatment across assigned areas. The job focuses on examinations, planning, direct medical care and teamwork to ensure safe and effective services.
As a Staff Physician 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Medical Examinations: Performs admission physical and neurological exam and medical/surgical history on all new admissions within 24 hours of admission
• Daily Care: Provide ongoing medical treatment by making unit rounds and reviewing diagnostic results
• Emergency Response: Announces the medical emergency and initiates appropriate medical actions/interventions
• Care Coordination: Work with treatment teams and community hospitals to support consistent and informed care
• Record Keeping: Document medical issues, treatment plans and patient progress in accordance with policy
• Staff Participation: Attend meetings and contribute medical expertise to support hospital operations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $187,913.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience and/or training in the practice of medicine.

Special Requirements:

• 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:

• This particular posting also requires completion of a residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.
  • 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Additional Requirement: Have you completed a residency in Internal, Family or Emergency Medicine?

• Yes
• No

02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.
Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
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• Yes

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Necessary Special Requirement: Do you possess a license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as issued by the State Medicine Board, or the State Osteopathic Medicine Board?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please provide the license number and expiration date in the box below.
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How many years of full-time professional medical experience do you possess?

• 3 years or more
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 1 to less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time experience do you possess as a resident physician?

• 3 years or more
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 1 to less than 3 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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