Company Profile
PA Department of Health
Company Overview
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is responsible for planning and coordinating health resources throughout the Commonwealth. It licenses and regulates a variety of health facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory surgical facilities and other in-patient and out-patient facilities. In addition, the Department supports outreach, education, prevention, and treatment services across a variety of program areas.
Visit our website at www.health.pa.gov for more information on how our Department helps to improve the lives of all Pennsylvanians. For information on job and internship opportunities with the Department of Health, visit our employment website at www.health.pa.gov/topics/Administrative/Pages/Jobs.aspx.
Company History
Over the past 100 years, no issue has had more impact upon the lives of Pennsylvanians, and Americans as a whole, than the issue of Public Health. The theme of the Department’s 100th Anniversary was “Better Lives Since 1905.”
The Department of Health has touched every citizen in all parts of the Commonwealth. Through the use of community-based strategies, the Department of Health has successfully reduced the number of serious illnesses, injuries and deaths due to major health threats; tobacco-related diseases; infectious disease; and accidental injuries.”
Over the years, the Department’s mission has been adapted to meet the needs and demands of the dynamic nature of Public Health, but one thing has not changed – the commitment, dedication and professionalism of Department of Health staff to provide top-quality programs and services that benefit the health, safety and well-being of all Pennsylvanians.
Benefits
The Commonwealth offers its employees an excellent benefits package. Some of the benefits include:
* Health coverage for employees (immediately) and their eligible dependents (after six months)
* Employer-paid Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Hearing Services for employees and their dependents (after six months)
* Paid vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave with a minimum of 24 days collectively per year
* Term life insurance coverage up to a maximum of $40,000
* Participation in an award-winning retirement system