Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 8
Recruiter: Please contact Amber Winters at awinters@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information. 

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a motivated and passionate Neuro-Ophthalmologist to join our team. As a faculty member, you will work in a well-established academic practice in Hershey, PA with an ever-growing demand for high-quality ophthalmologic care. We place an emphasis on teamwork within the Department of Ophthalmology as well as among our colleagues in Neurology, Neurosurgery, and the other medical and surgical specialties.

About the Department of Ophthalmology:

Our eye and vision care experts treat the full range of eye conditions, covering the full spectrum of care for even the most complex eye disease in people of all ages and backgrounds, including kid-friendly eye care for children.

We use the latest approaches to diagnose and treat eye and vision problems. Because we have experts in every ophthalmic subspecialty, patients receive comprehensive care and personal attention from leading experts in their fields. Our ability to coordinate care in a single location ensures our patients are being seen by the right person at the right time every time. More information found here: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/services-treatments/eye-vision.

Educational opportunities abound. The Department of Ophthalmology hosts a fully accredited, four-year integrated residency training program and is actively involved in the education of the medical students enrolled at the Penn State College of Medicine located on the Hershey campus.

What we're offering:

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits that include malpractice, health insurance & CME reimbursements
• A collaborative environment rich with diversity
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• An extraordinary program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
• Academic rank commensurate with experience

What we're seeking:

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Completion of accredited ophthalmology residency training program
• Fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• BC/BE in Ophthalmology
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates

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 16,500 people system-wide and more than 2,300 physicians and direct care providers. Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University's medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $100 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research.

What the Area Offers: 

Central PA is rich in history and offers a diverse culture. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Nearby mountains host various ski slopes and the Appalachian Trail and rambling rivers are in our backyard, offering many outdoor activities for all seasons. Conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC, the area is rich with activity and is waiting for you to explore.

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.

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.

Union: Non Bargained

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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