PHYSICIAN - Family Medicine
UHS
Summary
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and start-up joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services. In addition to a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the facility offers services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric-medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women's trauma unit.
Job description
How will you make a difference at LBHH?
Family Medicine Physicians at Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital deliver quality care to patients with varying psychiatric, behavioral and mental health diagnoses, ensuring their safety and continued care.
A Family Medicine Physician are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:
- As available, reviews the results of prior examinations and psychiatric evaluations, tests, and treatment.
- Makes of confirms diagnosis of an individual's treatment needs.
- Obtains comprehensive health history; perform physical examination on new admissions and document/dictate in patient record if applicable.
- Discusses findings of examinations and tests with the individual, his or her family, and treatment team members.
- Perform and/or participate in rounds of hospitalized patients, including physical assessments, interpretation of diagnostic studies, interaction with nursing staff and documentation in medical record.
Requirements
- A valid State of Pennsylvania Medical License is required.
- Family Medicine required.
- Two years relevant clinical experience in a medical setting.
- Previous experience with behavioral health patients highly preferred.
- CPR certification is required upon hire and will be provided at orientation if needed.
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.