Physician - Palliative Medicine - Mount Nittany Health

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Diagnoses and treats adult diseases and injuries while addressing ways to prevent these conditions.  Practices in medical office, Mount Nittany Medical Center, and various other facilities as needed.  Actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.

• Examines patient for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders and determines nature and extent of injury or disorder using medical instruments and equipment.
• Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition.
• Administers or prescribes therapeutic procedures, treatments, and drugs as indicated by diagnosis.
• Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, activities, and methods for prevention of disease.
• May round at various hospital facilities.
• Takes emergency call on a rotating basis on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Refers patients to other medical specialists when indicated.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines in accordance with federal law.

Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.  Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.  Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care.  Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical condition and interpreting findings.  Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.  Demonstrated ability in specialty.  Excellent “bed-side” manner.  Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in specialty and to update knowledge and  skills as needed.  Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.  Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.  Ability to communicate clearly.Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.  Practice hours are 8:30 to 5:00 PM daily.  Physicians see patients in the office and may round at Mount Nittany Medical Center daily. 

• Medical Doctor Degree (University-affiliated medical school preferred).
• Resident training in university-affiliated hospital preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania medical license. 
• Current DEA registration. 
• Board-certification in specialty. 
• Past medical licensure has never been challenged, suspended or revoked. 
• Hospital privileges have never been revoked at any hospital. 
• No past convictions for fraud, narcotics, or any felony offense. 
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. 
• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. 
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.  Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. 
• Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.