Academic Diagnostic Cardiologist

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking an Academic Diagnostic Cardiologist to join the Cardiology Division. The role focuses on a mix of inpatient and outpatient care, with on-call responsibilities and collaboration within the Heart & Vascular Institute.

Applicants should be board certified/eligible in Cardiovascular Disease, have completed an ACGME residency and fellowship, and be eligible for PA medical licensure.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Completed an ACGME approved residency and fellowship.
• Experience in general cardiology and cardiac imaging.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Balance inpatient and outpatient cardiology duties with on-call responsibilities.
• Manage a full spectrum of cardiology patients excluding advanced heart failure and transplant.
• Collaborate with the Heart & Vascular Institute and participate in teaching.

Skills

Cardiology

Cardiac imaging

Academic medicine

Education

Residency in internal medicine (ACGME)

Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease (ACGME)

Job description

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: 7 days on 7 off

Academic Diagnostic Cardiologist

The Division of Cardiology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center/ Penn State College of Medicine is seeking an academic faculty cardiologist to join our growing Penn State Heart & Vascular Institute in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The Cardiology Division has 40 faculty members with advanced practice providers as part of the integrated Heart & Vascular Institute which includes cardiac and vascular surgery.

Successful candidates will be board certified/ board eligible in Cardiovascular Disease and will have completed an ACGME approved residency and fellowship. In addition, candidates should have experience in general cardiology and cardiac imaging and a strong interest in practicing in an academic hospital setting. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania. As the cardiology division represents a component of the unique Heart & Vascular Institute, collaborative multidisciplinary research initiatives are facilitated.

This non-invasive cardiology position will involve a balance of inpatient and outpatient work with equitable on-call coverage responsibilities compared to our current faculty. The successful candidate will manage a full spectrum of cardiology patients except for advanced heart failure and transplant patients, for which there is a separate robust service. There is also a Heart & Vascular Intensive Care Unit where patients are co-managed with intensivists in our Institute.

As faculty members employed by Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, qualified candidates will be involved in clinical and academic activity. Successful candidates will be skilled and enthusiastic teachers as our inpatient teams consist of medical students, residents, cardiology fellows and advanced practice providers. This position will require a cardiologist who has strong interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team. The level of faculty on either tenure or non-tenure track at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level, and salary will be commensurate with experience and training.

Hershey, Pennsylvania is a great place to live work and play. As home of the Hershey Chocolate Company, the area is rich in history with a diverse culture. Hershey public schools, as part of Derry Township School District, consistently rank among the top public schools in Pennsylvania and the nation. In addition, Hershey is conveniently located a short distance from major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and New York City.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

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 an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.