Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 40 hours wk
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 Neurology is recruiting a Pediatric Neurologist to join our excellent program at our Hershey campus.

What We?re Offering:

• Join a busy division with 7 physicians and 2 NP/PAs.
• A full complement of ancillary staff including excellent administrative support, nursing support, case management, dietician, and neuropsychology support.
• Our Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit has 2 inpatient beds.
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• Currently, we have 4 Neurophysiology trained epilepsy physicians and 1 neuromuscular physician.
• Multidisciplinary programs in Neuromuscular Medicine (EMG/NCV Lab), MDA Clinic, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinic, Ketogenic Clinic, and Neurofibromatosis Clinic.
• Competitive salary, generous benefits, and the ability to become part of the collegial faculty of Penn State Pediatrics at our 8-story freestanding 160-bed Children?s Hospital.
• Unique patient populations including refugee populations from many countries, the largest Amish community in the U.S. and the Milton Hershey School.
• Academic Rank commensurate with experience.

What We Are Seeking:

• Board-certified (or Board eligible) Pediatric Neurologist
• M.D., D.O., or non-US equivalent
• Licensed to practice in the State of Pennsylvania (or willing to acquire license)
• Interest in research is supported but not required.
• EEG proficiency preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Sign on bonus and relocation assistance
• CME time and funds
• Participation in a highly respected and effective Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP)
• Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Proximity to all the cultural and historical sites of the northeastern US as well as to numerous outdoor venues for hiking, skiing, biking, and kayaking
• Opportunity to live in "the sweetest place on earth" with great public schools, safe neighborhoods, and short commutes to work - perfect for families with children.

Community

• The area offers excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 100 in the state.
• Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, museums, farmers markets and fine dining.
• For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands.
• Located within a short train ride or drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore.

Interested applicants, please contact Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

About Penn State Health - Physician Recruitment

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.Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania.The system includes Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa., Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital, Penn State Cancer Institute, and Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital (jointly owned), based in Hershey, Pa., as well as more than 1,300 physicians and direct care providers at 78 medical office locations. The system also has jointly owned health care providers, including Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endos...copy Center, Horizon Home Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute.Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school.

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