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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00108466 |
Description Activated On: 10/6/2026 10:04:37 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position serves as Chief of the Department of Medicine and is responsible for providing medical advice and consultation; provides professional medical and administrative work directing the examination and diagnosis of diseases, illness, and/or injury and prescribing an appropriate course of medical care and treatment to individuals in the hospital. May direct a group of physicians, dentists, podiatrists, pharmacists, ophthalmologists, in-house and/or contracted laboratory services, and others who render medical care and treatment to patients with a physical, or mental illness or injury. Assures that this department functions in an efficient and professional manner and provides quality medical care to all patients of Wernersville State Hospital. It is expected that each employee at Wernersville State Hospital will demonstrate respect in behavior that values the thoughts, feelings, and opinions of others. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Specific Duties Include: Plans, organizes, and directs the performance of medical examinations, diagnoses, and the prescribed medical care and treatment of patients. Assigns medical doctors equitably to all patient areas of this hospital in order to provide proper medical care to all patients. Directs medical physicians, specialists, dentists, podiatrists, pharmacists, ophthalmologists, in-house and/or contracted laboratory services functions and others, as appropriate and/or directed. Directs the medical services program which may include supervisory physician(s) and/or medical specialties that are provided as appropriate. Give direction to all medical doctors by direct supervision or through supervisory physicians in order to determine that professional standards are met. Establishes work schedules and assigns, directs and evaluates the work performed by physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and others supervised to assure efficient and adequate medical services coverage, and appropriate care and treatment services are being provided and/or made available, as needed. Supervises and participates in the examination of patients to diagnose diseases, illnesses, and/or injury and takes responsibility for prescribing and directing the appropriate medical care and treatment course of action, and the subsequent provision of medical care and treatment programs. Interprets rules, regulations, policies, standards and objectives of the organization to subordinates. Interviews prospective employees and recommends employee selection or ranks applicants in terms of preferability for employment. Initiates corrective disciplinary action for minor misconduct by employees and recommends major corrective disciplinary actions or dismissals, if appropriate. Interprets contractual and administrative rights and obligations for employees and modifies work environment or processes to conform to changing conditions. Prepares employee work performance evaluation reports and/or serves as the reviewing officer for subordinate staff work performance evaluation reports. Approves leave, schedules personnel, and authorizes or assigns overtime. Review and evaluates the educational and training needs of subordinates; plans and conducts training; demonstrates more efficient work methods; and arranges for further and ongoing educational and training programs. Performs advanced professional medical work in specialized treatment areas or programs. Initiates and directs staff conferences to discuss medical problems or for instructional/educational purposes. Refers patients requiring health care not available on site to appropriate providers; and monitors and evaluates medical services provided. Directs the preparation of reports, records and maintenance of patient medical records. Interprets and provides technical assistance concerning Federal and State statutes and regulations, the accreditation and certification agencies' (CMS and DOH) requirement. Participates in continuing medical education and management methods and techniques training on an annual basis, to update and/or maintain knowledge of current state-of-the-art medical treatments, technology and practices, and health care management methods. Utilizes, and directs subordinates to utilize, evidence-based best practices and accepted national practice guidelines. Utilizes recovery focused approaches in patient/family interactions. May participate in the performance of their subordinates work consistent with the operational or organizational requirements/needs. See patients and review their medical records periodically by following established guidelines in an effort to see that quality care is being given. Review medical records periodically by following established guidelines in order to determine that the standards of surveying agencies are being met. Recommend other treatment options for patients who have not responded to treatment by providing and/or obtaining consultation in order to assure optimum treatment. When functioning as treatment team member, assures comprehensive medical treatment and psychiatric stability of the patients assigned to the team by: (a) collaborating with the team leader and sharing joint supervision of special treatment procedures consistent with WeSH, state, and federal regulations. (b) being knowledgeable regarding the comprehensive treatment of patients; (c) being familiar with treatment team functioning; (d) understanding hospital policies and procedures; (e) practicing medicine consistent with best practice community standards; (f) assuring the appropriateness of clinical diagnosis, adequacy of treatment, coordination and continuity of care, and appropriate consultation with specialists; (g) providing medical leadership to team members in addressing risk/benefit treatment issues and recent clinical research data appropriate to patient care being delivered, and; (h) assuming a leadership role in developing a comprehensive treatment formulation and developing an integrated treatment plan to accomplish the goals intended. Act as consultant to other members of this hospital or to persons or agencies outside of the hospital by establishing a harmonious working relationship with them in order to improve the continuity of care for patients. Ensure that hospital policies and medical staff rules are followed by communicating changes to peers/subordinates in order to maintain quality care for patients. Actively participate in administrative and Medical Staff Meetings and hospital committees by providing input in order to maintain quality care for patients. The Chief of Medicine has a working knowledge of Department of Health (DOH), Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)standards and ensures that departmental subordinates also have that working knowledge. Perform and direct Quality Improvement (Improving Organization Performance) activities in your department following Joint Commission and Medicare standards in order to provide quality patient care. Utilize other members of your department as necessary. Prepare and complete all required reports by following established guidelines in order to document activities within your department. Be available for night and weekend coverage when assigned by complying with the on-duty policy in order to ensure continuity of patient care after regular working hours. Responds to medical emergencies within 10 minutes, announces the medical emergency and initiates appropriate medical actions/interventions using the guidelines established in hospital policy to assure continuation of care. Responds to hospital/patient psychiatric emergencies within 10-minutes by assuming a leadership role to provide direction and management expertise to the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT). Maintain timely communications with other staff in order to keep abreast of clinical and non-clinical issues via e-mail and/or interoffice communications. Assure and participate, if needed, in continuity of services for patients post discharge. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned (e.g. clinics, employee health, etc.) in order to participate in activities related to patient care. The purpose and standards will be provided at the time of assignment. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Deploys staff to ensure adequate coverage of patients. Evaluates subordinates. Makes changes in hospital policies to improve patient care as directed by hospital, accrediting agencies, governmental bodies or data. Evaluates and monitors services of physical therapy, x-ray, pharmacy, laboratory. Makes medical decisions for patients under her care. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Medical Physician and Surgeon 2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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