PHYSICIAN
As an unclassified state title, Physician is filled by appointment, and its published pay band is more of a guide than a fixed grade.
It asks for a doctoral degree. Pay on the FY2027 schedule runs $160,481 to $238,146.
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How to apply for this title →Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under direction of the Medical Director, Assistant Medical Director or other supervisory officer in a State hospital, institution or agency, is responsible for the physical and mental health of patients assigned; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Diagnoses and heals disorders of the human body.
- Following standard procedures, examines patients utilizing medical equipment, instruments and tests.
- Performs surgery, prescribes and administers medications and engages in research to and in control and care of disease.
- Admits and transfers patients to the institution or unit.
- Recommends treatment and studies.
- Makes required ward rounds and inspections.
- Writes up case histories and presents cases to staff for diagnoses treatment and disposition.
- Renders required periodic, incidental and follow-up reports on progress of patients.
- Consults with other physicians on the proper care and treatment of patients.
- Instructs medical and para-medical personnel in methods and procedures to preserve health and prevent disease.
- Develops and tests new surgical, diagnostic and treatment techniques and investigates new drugs and medication.
- Orders and executes various tests and analysis reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnosis conditions.
- Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize them from communicable disease.
- Promotes good health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Completion of medical internship or equivalent.
License
Licensure to practice medicine and surgery in the State of New Jersey, hospital practice, Credentials Committee or equivalent recommendation, and approved by the Central Office Board on Professional Standards.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Ability to assume clinical and administrative responsibility for a major section of the medical treatment service.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.