Academic Faculty Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a full-time Academic Dermatologist with advanced training or eligibility in Dermatopathology.

The role combines clinical dermatology and dermatopathology with a focus on education, scholarly activity, and patient care within an integrated academic health system. The ideal candidate is board-eligible in Dermatopathology (or board-certified) and will participate in resident and medical student education, contribute to a

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Dermatopathology.
• Completion of an accredited Dermatology Residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in dermatology and dermatopathology, including biopsies and consults.
• Educate residents and medical students within Dermatology and Dermatopathology programs.
• Contribute to the Dermatopathology Fellowship with robust case volume and diverse pathology exposure.
• Engage in scholarly activity, quality improvement, and potential clinical or translational research.
• Collaborate with pathology and dermatology colleagues across the institution.

Skills

Dermatology

Dermatopathology

Medical education

Education

MD/DO

Dermatology Residency

Job description

Academic Faculty Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Day
Hours:8

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

The Department of Dermatology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine seeks a full-time academic Dermatologist with advanced training or eligibility in Dermatopathology. This individual will join a collegial, collaborative, and growing academic department dedicated to outstanding patient care, medical education, and scholarly activity.

This role is ideal for a Board-Certified Dermatologist who is Board Eligible (or Board Certified) in Dermatopathology and passionate about clinical practice, teaching, and academic growth in an integrated academic health system.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care in both clinical dermatology and dermatopathology, including interpretation of biopsies and subspecialty consultative services.
• Participate in resident and medical student education within Dermatology and Dermatopathology training programs.
• Contribute to the Dermatopathology Fellowship, an ACGME-accredited one-year program with robust case volume and diverse pathology exposure.
• Engage in academic scholarship, quality improvement initiatives, and potentially clinical or translational research consistent with departmental goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pathology and dermatology colleagues across the institution.

Department Highlights

• Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only local academic medical center, providing comprehensive tertiary care and robust specialty services.
• The Department of Dermatology offers a wide spectrum of clinical services, from general dermatology to specialized dermatologic surgery and complex skin disease management, supported by a strong faculty cohort.
• ACGME-accredited training programs include Dermatology Residency, Dermatopathology Fellowship, and other advanced subspecialty fellowships, fostering a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. (or equivalent) with completion of an accredited Dermatology Residency
• Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Dermatopathology
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and academic collaboration

Why Join Penn State Health?

• A supportive, productive, and growth-oriented academic environment.
• Opportunity to work with trainees at all levels, including residents and fellows.
• Access to a diverse and high-volume clinical case mix, including complex dermatopathology specimens.
• Competitive compensation and benefits consistent with academic faculty positions.
• Rank commensurate with experience

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, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
• Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported with Relocation Assistance(if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.

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.