Geriatrician – Outpatient Memory Care Clinic in Hershey, PA

Penn State Health Physician Recruitment; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA invites applications for a full-time BC/BE fellowship-trained Geriatrician to join the outpatient Memory Care Clinic. The Division of Geriatric Medicine values education, research, and high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive geriatric assessment, manage complex neurodegenerative conditions, and participate in teaching medical students and residents within a collaborative, academic environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
• Board eligible or board certified in Geriatric Medicine.
• Completed Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency.
• Completed or enrolled in a Geriatric Medicine Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient geriatric care in Memory Care Clinic.
• Engage in teaching and scholarly activities within Penn State College of Medicine.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and contribute to research.

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Geriatric Medicine Fellowship completed or enrolled

Board-eligible or board-certified in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across Central Pennsylvania. The Division of Geriatric Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time BC/BE fellowship-trained Geriatrician to join our growing team at our academic medical center in Hershey, PA for an outpatient geriatric medicine faculty position to support our growing outpatient Memory Care Clinic.

We are a thriving division with an outstanding, highly collaborative team including seven full-time Geriatricians and three full-time Nurse Practitioners. We seek a partner committed to high-quality patient care, education, and advancement of our research mission. As a core teaching division within Penn State College of Medicine, faculty play an integral role in mentoring learners across disciplines, with opportunities for curriculum development and scholarly engagement within a supportive academic environment that values professional growth.

Hershey, PA offers a great place to live, learn, work, play and grow a family. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and diverse in culture. Located next to Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg, near the banks of the Susquehanna River, central Pennsylvania fosters a delightful quality of life, with ready access to major metropolitan areas like D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and NYC, while placing you in a picturesque and historic environment, with superb schools and ample recreational opportunities. The area boasts a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a quiet suburban setting or thriving city atmosphere rich in theater, arts, and culture.

Appropriate candidates must possess an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent, be board eligible or board certified in Geriatric Medicine and have completed an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency, and have completed or are enrolled in a Geriatric Medicine Fellowship program. Successful candidates will possess expertise in neurodegenerative brain disease diagnosis, biomarker and brain imaging interpretation, and non-pharmacologic support and education for the person and care partner. A desire to work with an interdisciplinary team, an interest in teaching, and participation in research is strongly encouraged. The qualified candidate will be a full-time faculty member of the Penn State Health Division of Geriatric Medicine and hold an academic rank within the Penn State College of Medicine commensurate with experience.

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