Division Chief - Surgical Oncology

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center invites applicants for the Division Chief of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery.

The role leads a multidisciplinary team across HPB/foregut, endocrine, breast, and more, with a vision to advance system-wide cancer surgery services. The successful candidate will be an accomplished surgeon-scientist with extramural funding, education and mentorship leadership, and a commitment to diversity and collaboration within a leading academic

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board Certified in General Surgery with fellowship in CGS Oncology, HPB, Breast or Endocrine Surgery.
• Ability to obtain PA medical license.
• Narcotics certificates for practice.
• National distinction in surgical oncology research, education, and clinical care.
• Extramural funding (ideally NIH) and leadership of trials/research.
• Leadership experience in an academic healthcare environment.
• Commitment to diversity, collaboration and growth across care, research and education.

Responsibilities

• Lead a growing multidisciplinary Division of Surgical Oncology (HPB/foregut, endocrine, breast, peritoneal surface malignancy, neuroendocrine, skin/soft tissue).
• Build strengths in CRS/HIPEC, neuroendocrine, and hepatobiliary surgery with the Penn State Cancer Institute.
• Advance the division's academic mission and mentorship for faculty and trainees.
• Expand the division's clinical trials portfolio with partner institutes for patient access.
• Collaborate across Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gyn Oncology, Gastroenterology, Radiology.
• Serve as a system-wide leader, guiding cancer surgery services across Penn State Health.

Skills

Leadership experience

Diversity commitment

Clinical excellence

Investigator-initiated research

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

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: Varied

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine invite applications for the position of Division Chief of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery.

We seek a nationally recognized surgeon-scientist with a strong record of academic accomplishment, including extramural research funding, a demonstrated history of clinical trial leadership and investigator-initiated research, excellence in clinical care, and a sustained commitment to education and mentorship. The successful candidate will bring proven leadership experience in an academic environment and the vision to advance both the academic division of Surgical Oncology and system-wide surgical oncology services across Penn State Health.

Academic appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor of Surgery, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

Position Highlights:

• Lead a growing, multidisciplinary Division of Surgical Oncology encompassing HPB/foregut, endocrine, breast, peritoneal surface malignancy, neuroendocrine, and skin/soft tissue oncology.

• Build and expand programmatic strengths in CRS/HIPEC, neuroendocrine, and hepatobiliary surgery in collaboration with the Penn State Cancer Institute.

• Drive the division’s academic mission, fostering a culture of scientific inquiry, investigator-initiated clinical and translational research, and mentorship for early-career faculty and trainees.

• Expand the division’s clinical trials portfolio in partnership with the Penn State Cancer Institute, enhancing access to innovative therapies for patients across the health system.

• Collaborate with institutional partners including Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gyn Oncology, Gastroenterology, and Radiology to advance multidisciplinary cancer care.

• Serve as a key system-wide leader in Surgical Oncology across Penn State Health, supporting the integration of cancer surgery services across multiple hospitals and sites.

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree

• Board Certified in General Surgery and completed a fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Breast Surgery, or Endocrine Surgery

• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania

• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates

• A record of national distinction in surgical oncology research, education, and clinical excellence

• Demonstrated success in extramural funding, ideally NIH, and leadership of clinical trials or investigator-initiated research

• Proven leadership experience in an academic healthcare environment

• Commitment to fostering diversity, collaboration, and academic growth across the missions of patient care, research, and education

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 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.

Union: Non Bargained

Position Division Chief - Surgical Oncology

Location US:PA: Hershey | Physician | Full Time

Req ID 84241