What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Medicine Physician position at City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health?
General Definition
This is specialized medical work examining and treating patients in a municipal health clinic or municipal medical evaluation unit for the Occupational Health specialty only. The employee has a controlling responsibility over the activities of a specialized clinic of a health center for positions in the Health Department. Responsibility for securing and maintaining the patient's cooperation is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a medical superior.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is
Cornell Q. Weaver
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone: 215-686-2387
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: cornell.weaver@phila.gov
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Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information
ELIGIBLE LIST: OPEN-COMPETITIVE
Only an Open-Competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
RESIDENCY WAIVER
The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia.
PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS
Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.
To receive such a preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
Level of Education Required
College
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.
1. EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy and completion of an internship in an approved hospital.
AND
Completion of all current formal requirements necessary to be accepted for the initial examinations for certification by the appropriate American Medical or Osteopathic Specialty Board for the area of Internal Medicine.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
NOTE: Selective Factor Certification may be utilized, as needed, to fill specific positions. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 11.032 - Selective Factor Certification - the appointing authority may request certification of eligible candidates with one or more of the required degrees and/or specific experience to fill specific positions in this class. Certification to fill such positions will be made from the two highest-ranking eligible candidates on the eligible list who possess the specified degree and/or experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid unrestricted license to practice medicine or osteopathy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued by the appropriate state board prior to and during tenure of appointment as a Physician.
Eligibility for hospital admitting privileges in the appropriate area of assignment, and possession of hospital admitting privileges within one year of the date of appointment and during tenure of employment.
Eligibility for an unrestricted Controlled Substances Registration Certification from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and possession of such certification within six months of the date of appointment and during tenure of employment.
Completion of one hundred fifty (150) hours of continuing medical education (CME) credits within three years from the date of appointment, of which a minimum of sixty (60) hours shall be Category I credits.
TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations, or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate the conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of their degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration, or certification.
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