Family Medicine Academic Core Faculty - Hershey, PA

National Medical Association; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking an Academic Core Faculty Physician in Family and Community Medicine at their Hershey, PA location. This role focuses on developing behavioral health components for the residency program and engaging in resident education, driving forward the commitment to excellent patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits including malpractice and health insurance

Relocation Assistance

Opportunities for research and scholarship

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Family Medicine residents or medical students.
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania medical license.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Develop behavioral health curriculum for residency program.
• Support residency program directors with 24 residents.
• Participate in resident and medical student education.

Skills

Advanced counseling skills

Knowledge of social determinants of health

Professionalism

Wellness

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Education

MD, DO or foreign equivalent

Job description

Family and Community Medicine

Academic Core Faculty Physician

Penn State Health – Hershey, PA

At Penn State Health, our culture is centered on our core values – respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. These values guide everything we do, reflecting our commitment to compassionate, excellent service and care for our patients, community, and each other. Joining our team means being part of a healthcare environment that embodies the best in the profession.

The Department of Family & Community Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is currently recruiting a Behavioral Health faculty member in Hershey, PA.

The Behavioral Health faculty member will support the directors of the Family and Community Medicine Residency Program, which includes 24 residents. Responsibilities include developing the behavioral health components of the residency program, including wellness and behavioral health curriculum.

The successful candidate will join a team of over 100 providers across ten regional practice sites. Our facilities offer a clean, friendly, fast-paced, and busy clinical environment, fostering collaboration among various specialty service lines. Faculty members participate in resident and medical student education and have opportunities for research and scholarship. Clinical duties include outpatient and inpatient experiences tailored to professional interests.

Please contact Amber Winters at [e-mail] for more information.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits including malpractice, health insurance, and CME reimbursements
• A collaborative, diverse environment
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• A high-quality department with a national reputation for teaching, research, and patient care
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians and participation in innovative educational approaches
• Rank commensurate with experience
• Relocation Assistance
• Support for your passion for patient care and a collaborative, diverse environment
• Collaborative leadership and experienced Family Medicine colleagues
• Support to participate in the STFM Residency Faculty Fundamentals Certificate Program and Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship

What We’re Seeking:

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania medical license
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Advanced counseling skills (individual and group)
• Knowledge of medical education, social determinants of health, professionalism, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Family Medicine residents or medical students

About the Area:

Central PA offers rich history and diverse culture, with neighborhoods that feature a reasonable cost of living. Enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and river recreation. The area is conveniently close to major cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC, providing ample opportunities for exploration.

About Penn State Health:

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving central Pennsylvania, including Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital, Penn State Cancer Institute, and others. The system employs over 2,000 physicians and care providers across more than 100 locations. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.