Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, seeks a BE/BC fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist surgeon for a full-time faculty position within the Department of Orthopaedics and Therapy Services.

The role offers an academic track with opportunities in teaching and clinical research. The candidate should have a medical degree (MD/DO or foreign equivalent), BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery, and fellowship training in Hand/Wrist.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD/DO or foreign equivalent) required.
• Board eligibility/board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Hand/Wrist required.
• Interest in teaching and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Serve as full-time faculty in Orthopaedics and Therapy Services.
• Provide expert hand and wrist orthopaedic care and teaching.
• Participate in Level One Hand trauma call coverage and research.

Skills

Hand/Wrist Orthopaedics

Teaching

Clinical research

Trauma call participation

Patient care

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship in Orthopaedic Hand/Wrist

Job description

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied due to call coverage, OR and clinic

Req 61857 - Penn State Health Orthopaedic Hand/Wrist Physician

The Department of Orthopaedics and Therapy Services at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full-time BE/BC fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist physician . This is an excellent opportunity to join a regional referral, tertiary care practice with a Level 1 Trauma program. Our extensive referral base includes five primary counties in central Pennsylvania, as well as referrals from the extended central Pennsylvania region. This is an academic-style practice with strong subspecialty programs in all aspects of adult and pediatric orthopaedic care.

The qualified candidate will be a full-time faculty member of the Penn State Health Department of Orthopaedics and Therapy Services, and hold an academic rank within the Penn State College of Medicine.

What we’re seeking:

• Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent

• BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery

• Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Hand/Wrist required

• Excellent patient care abilities and interest in teaching as well as participation in clinical research

• Participation in the Level One Hand trauma call coverage schedule (includes microvascular work)

What we offer:

• Outstanding academic orthopaedic residency program with a national reputation

• Highly collaborative culture

• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches

• Opportunity to collaborate in orthopaedic related research

• Faculty rank commensurate with experience

• Competitive salary and generous benefits

For immediate consideration, please contact:

Kenneth Taylor, MD

Division Chief, Orthopaedic Hand Service

Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Therapy Services

Via email at [e-mail] (MAILTO://[e-mail])

Telephone: [phone]

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 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.

Position Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon

Location US:PA: Hershey | Physician | Full Time

Req ID 61857