DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

ARIZONA STATE HOSPITAL

Address:  501 North 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008

Salary: $203,500.34 

Grade: 01

Closing Date: Open until Filled

The Physician II works under the general direction of the Medical Director. This position Is responsible for performing general medical diagnosis and treatment; providing medical assessment and consultation; acts on behalf of the Medical Director; performing In a variety of public health medical programs areas; and is the entry level for position In an assigned medical specialty.

- Performs a variety of professional general medical and medical specialty services, such as conducting medical examinations, making diagnoses, prescribing and administering medications and medical treatments.
- Performs minor surgery and administers anesthetics.
- Acts on behalf of the Medical Director.
- Stands duty for night and emergency calls.
- Participates in consultations and medical staff meetings.
- Participates in education and training programs.
- Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:
-Principles and practices of general medicine and public health as required; basic principles and practices of psychiatry; and principles and practices of minor surgery.
-Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill In:
- Diagnosing and the use of medical knowledge.

Ability to:
- Administer medical treatment and diagnostic or public health programs; direct work of professional staff; apply prior knowledge of training to unusual and varied medical and/or psychiatric and /or public health conditions; work effectively with others; and speak and write effectively.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

- Knowledge of primary medicine and specialty in Family Medicine but experience In a primary care setting would offset this.

- Must possess a doctor's degree from an accredited School of Medicine or approved School of Osteopathic Medicine; completion of an approved Internship; and completion of an approved program as required for board eligibility in the designated specialty OR Two years of experience equivalent to a Physician I. Some assignments a Master's degree in Public health may substitute for the specialty training.

- Possession of regular, temporary or limited license to practice medicine In Arizona granted by the Arizona State Board of Medical Examiners or the Arizona State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

- Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 220-6462. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.