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Physician - 4 hours weekly (onsite)

Wellpath, Nesquehoning, PA, United States


Overview
The Physician is responsible for assessing and treating patients’ physical health including conducting exams and coordinating outside referrals. The role includes oversight of clinical care activities provided by ARNPs, documentation, and after-hours on-call responsibilities. This position performs minor procedures and collaborates with psychiatric and interdisciplinary staff to ensure integrated care. Physicians also educate patients and families, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and tailor treatment plans to the patient's age and development. Travel may be required depending on facility needs, and work is primarily in correctional or clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical health through examinations and diagnostic procedures

Provide and oversee documentation, outside referrals, consultations, and follow-ups

Offer clinical oversight and support to ARNPs, including care provision and documentation review

Perform minor medical procedures such as sutures, IV placement, and lumbar puncture

Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff and provide education to patients and families

Qualifications & Requirements

Education
Medical doctorate (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO) from an accredited university

Experience
Two (2) years post-residency clinical experience in an outpatient/inpatient setting

Psychiatric experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications
Licensed in the state of employment

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and applicable certifications

Board certified or eligible in internal or family medicine

Perks & Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it

Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts

Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service

EEO / Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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