Complex Care Pediatrician

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount for employees and/or

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME time and funds

Penn State University tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State Health's Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, invites you to join the Complex Care program as a General Pediatrician.

You will provide primary care for children with medical complexity, ensuring continuity of care across routine and ill visits, with inpatient consultations and care coordination. We seek board certified/board eligible pediatricians with interest in teaching and research.

Qualifications

• Board certified/board eligible general pediatrician with experience caring for medically complex children.
• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Interest in academic medicine including teaching and/or research

Responsibilities

• Primary care medical home for children with medical complexity with excellent continuity for routine and ill visits
• Inpatient consultation with inpatient team for existing patients
• Care coordination for the complex medical needs of patients
• Education for families and healthcare providers

Education

MD, DO, or foreign equivalent

Job description

Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health Children's Hospital Section of Complex Care in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics has an immediate opening seeking a Complex Care Pediatrician.

Join our Complex Care program now! We are committed to excellent clinical care and teaching.

What we're offering:

Primary care medical home for children with medical complexity with excellent continuity for routine and ill visits

Criteria for Patients:

Children birth to 21 years with severe chronic illness involving 3 or more organ systems

Reliance on medical technology (GT, tracheostomy, home ventilation, indwelling central line)

Inpatient consultation with inpatient team for existing patients

Care coordination for the complex medical needs of patients

Education for families and healthcare providers

What we're seeking:

We are seeking a board certified/board eligible general pediatrician with experience caring for medically complex children.

M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent

Interest in academic medicine including teaching and/or research

Opportunity highlights:

Competitive salary and benefits

Sign on bonus and Relocation assistance

CME time and funds

Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents

Area Highlights

Penn State Health Children's Hospital recently completed a vertical expansion, further enhancing its ability to meet the growing pediatric healthcare needs of Central Pennsylvania. Located in Hershey, PA, our community offers a safe, family-friendly environment with excellent public schools and a high quality of life.

The region features a reasonable cost of living and a variety of housing options, from charming suburban neighborhoods to vibrant urban settings with rich arts, culture, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Known as the home of Hershey's Chocolate, Hershey combines small-town charm with a rich history, abundant outdoor recreation, and diverse cultural experiences. Conveniently situated within driving distance of major metropolitan areas including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., Hershey provides easy access to world-class attractions while maintaining a welcoming community atmosphere.

Penn State Health is proud of its strong commitment to community engagement and invites you to learn more about our organization, our mission, and the exceptional quality of life available in Central Pennsylvania.

Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital

is the top-rated and most comprehensive children's hospital between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, fully equipped to treat the most severely ill or injured children with both the highest-level neonatal intensive care unit and a Level I pediatric trauma center. Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital physicians and nurses provide a full spectrum of support and highly specialized care to infants, children and adolescents. Located on the campus of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa., the children's hospital delivers exceptional care for children, including advanced treatments for complex medical conditions like heart disease and cancer. Our patients benefit from the highest quality of care, close to home. Beyond the hospital, child-friendly facilities provide access to expert pediatric specialty services within communities throughout the region.

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, 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 Employer and 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.