Division Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology

CareerPhysician; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A national pediatric healthcare leader is seeking a Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology in Hershey, PA. The role involves expanding clinical services, mentoring faculty, and leading a team to innovate in patient care and research. Candidates should have a medical degree, fellowship training, and at least 5 years of experience in pediatric gastroenterology. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an academic healthcare environment.
• Strong commitment to patient care and education.
• Experience in research and scholarly activity.
• Strong commitment to patient care, medical student/resident education, and research.
• Willingness to lead program development and research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Strategically expand the clinical footprint for the division.
• Develop programs and improve efficiency in clinics.
• Mentor faculty in scholarly work and clinical trials.
• Promote education and research in motility, hepatology, and nutrition.
• Collaborate with Epic EHR implementation and analytics.

Skills

Leadership in academic healthcare

Pediatric patient care

Clinical research

Mentoring faculty

Clinical excellence

Education

Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent

Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Minimum 5 years pediatric gastroenterology experience

Academic rank of Associate or Full Professor

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

On behalf of the Department of Pediatrics at Penn State Health, CareerPhysician, LLC, a national thought leader in academic pediatric executive search, is leading a national effort to identify a transformational and innovative leader to serve as the next Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology in Hershey, PA.

The selected Chief will be charged with strategically expanding the clinical footprint for the division by developing programs and improving efficiency in the clinics, while also fostering an environment that enhances faculty opportunities for scholarly achievements in research and education. Outstanding opportunity to mentor current and future faculty in their scholarly work, clinical trial activity, and the development of programs in motility, hepatology and nutrition.

Opportunity Highlights

• This is a tenured track eligible position for physician leaders who qualify and are eligible for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Lead a tremendous team of 6 full-time physicians, 2 full-time nurse practitioners, and a full complement of ancillary staff, including 2 GI nurses, feeding therapists, social workers and dieticians.
• The gastroenterology service maintains an outstanding reputation for patient care and outcomes, with strong collaborations with adult partners and opportunities for bench, translational and clinical research.
• Nationally recognized program that participates in the ImproveCare Now program and provides a fully supported feeding clinic that includes outpatient feeding therapy, nutritionists, and psychologists.
• Pediatric GI faculty and patients enjoy the convenience of a comprehensive Infusion Center housed in the Children’s Hospital for easy administration of biologics for our IBD patients.
• Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania.
• The Children’s Hospital completed a three-floor vertical expansion in October 2020 to meet the needs of children and families in central Pennsylvania and serves as the region's pediatric health care leader.
• Innovation through technology: Future opportunity to leverage the recently implemented Epic EHR system, with the potential to harness the power of artificial intelligence for clinical and research advancements.
• Penn State Health offers a strong pediatric surgery program that collaborates and innovates with the pediatric gastroenterology division to provide support and expand services.
• The department is prepared to support a strong and highly competitive compensation and resource package to advance the Chief’s vision and success.
• Hershey offers suburban living with a family-centric community and culture. Easy access to regional metros including Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore and New York City within a 2½ hour drive or train ride.
• Hershey is home to world-class amenities, top-ranked public schools, a reasonable cost of living, low crime rates, and a growing culinary and wine scene, set amid natural beauty with extensive nature trails and proximity to the Appalachian Trail and the Susquehanna River.

Requirements

• Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Minimum 5 years pediatric gastroenterology experience
• Academic rank of Associate or Full Professor
• Proven leadership experience in an academic healthcare environment
• A strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education, and research/scholarly activity

For more details about this opportunity, or if you would like to recommend an individual(s) who exemplifies the qualities we are seeking in a candidate, please click on Learn More below or email your CV to Jennifer Weimer at [e-mail]. All inquiries will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. 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.