About this opportunity
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lists this Staff Physician 2 - Torrance State Hospital opportunity in torrance, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
$187,913.00 - $235,854.00 Annually
Westmoreland County, PA
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
CS-
Department of Human Services
HS Torrance St Hosp
10/02/2026
10/21/ :59 PM Eastern
37320
PDA
T4
DR03
Department of Human Services/Torrance State Hospital
121 Longview Drive
Torrance, Pennsylvania
15779
Sandra Schleicher
THE POSITION
Are you searching for a fulfilling career where you can use your medical expertise to support patient health and safety in a high-impact clinical environment? As a Staff Physician 2 with the Department of Human Services (DHS), you will have the rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of those receiving care at Torrance State Hospital. This role allows you to provide essential medical care while working closely with a dedicated clinical team. You will help guide treatment decisions and support consumers through every stage of their care. Apply today to step into a role where your medical expertise supports health, safety, and strong recovery outcomes!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on providing medical evaluation, treatment, and preventive care for the individuals receiving services at Torrance State Hospital. Your diligent efforts will support efficient daily clinical operations, emergency response, and collaboration with treatment teams. As a Staff Physician 2, you will perform the following duties:
Medical Examinations: Conduct admission, annual, and neurological examinations and document findings
Treatment Planning: Formulate diagnoses, set goals, and develop individual treatment plans based on consumer needs
Daily Care: Perform rounds, evaluate consumers with medical concerns, and order diagnostic studies
Emergency Response: Initiate medical actions during emergencies and provide clear direction to clinical staff
Care Coordination: Communicate with hospitals, consultants, and treatment teams regarding consumer care
Documentation Duties: Prepare reports, progress notes, and billing information related to medical services
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.
This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when on-call.
This position may require overtime and travel.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Three years of experience and/or training in the practice of medicine.
Special Requirement:
This position requires 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.
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 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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Worksite address
torrance, PA, 15779, US
Who can apply
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