Staff Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist
Apply NowCompany: Penn State Health
Location: Hershey, PA 17033
Description:
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Patty A. Shipton at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Summary of Position:
Penn State Health Children's Hospital Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is recruiting a Pediatric Hospitalist.
Opportunity Highlights
What we're seeking:
Opportunity highlights:
Area highlights:
Our freestanding Children's Hospital recently underwent a major expansion to accommodate pediatric needs in central PA. It is located near Harrisburg (our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent public schools. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or a thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization.
Interested candidates, please contact:
Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter at Email: pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
About Penn State Health:
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 20,900 people systemwide.
The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children's Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, a specialty provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,417 physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various health care providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center and Hershey Endoscopy Center. In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region.
Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University's medical school.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Patty A. Shipton at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Summary of Position:
Penn State Health Children's Hospital Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is recruiting a Pediatric Hospitalist.
Opportunity Highlights
- Join a division of 16 faculty member physicians and 6 NP/PA's that provides inpatient and consultation care at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
- As the only academic Children's Hospital in the area, we have access to a full array of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty consultation and support.
- Primary clinical responsibilities are at the Children's Hospital, a tertiary referral center for a large geographic area, diverse patient populations and a wide range of medical conditions.
- The Children's Hospital is the primary pediatric training site for Penn State College of Medicine, and there are multiple teaching opportunities as you lead a diverse team of advanced practice providers, pediatric residents, medical students, as well as many other learners throughout the institution.
- Excellent leadership opportunities with members of the division currently or recently serving in roles such as residency program directors, associate residency program directors, unit medical directors, Vice Chair of Education.
What we're seeking:
- Outstanding clinicians who are comfortable caring for a wide array of hospitalized children
- Strong teachers who enjoy working with a variety of learners.
- Faculty interested in advancing the division's work in quality improvement, education, and research.
- MD, D.O., or foreign equivalent
- Ability to acquire a license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- BC/BE in General Pediatrics; Pediatric Hospital Medicine preferred
Opportunity highlights:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- CME time and funds
- LTD and Life insurance, and so much more!
- Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
Area highlights:
Our freestanding Children's Hospital recently underwent a major expansion to accommodate pediatric needs in central PA. It is located near Harrisburg (our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent public schools. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or a thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization.
Interested candidates, please contact:
Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter at Email: pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
About Penn State Health:
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 20,900 people systemwide.
The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children's Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, a specialty provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,417 physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various health care providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center and Hershey Endoscopy Center. In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region.
Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University's medical school.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.