Physician Orthopedics - Competitive Salary
Company: Mount Nittany Health
Location: State College
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Why 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. Overview
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. Qualifications - 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.
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