Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Physician

Penn State Health Physician Recruitment; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

CME time and funds

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital seeks a Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Physician to join the division. The role involves outpatient care, participation in oral food challenges and immunotherapy, and inpatient consultation support within a leading pediatric program in Hershey, PA.

Board-certified in Pediatrics (ABP) with fellowship in Allergy and Immunology is required (or completed prior to start). MD/DO or foreign equivalence and PA licensure eligibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Pediatrics (ABP) and fellowship in Allergy and Immunology or completed before starting employment.
• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
• Ability to obtain PA medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Care for allergy/immunology patients in outpatient clinic.
• Involvement in oral food challenge and oral immunotherapy programs.
• Provide inpatient consultation support to the Children’s Hospital.

Skills

Pediatrics ABP

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Fellowship in Allergy & Immunology

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology is seeking a Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Physician.

Who we are:

• We are a division of 5 physicians and 3 CRNPs.
• A full complement of ancillary staff including excellent administrative and clinical support.
• We value education and provide exceptional teaching for allergy and immunology fellows, pediatric and family medicine residents, and medical students in a variety of settings.
• Our Pediatric Allergy and Immunology outpatient clinic cares for a variety of allergy and immunology patients including those with common allergic conditions to those with complex immunologic disorders. We have both an active oral food challenge program and oral immunotherapy program, staffed by specially trained nurses.
• We provide inpatient consultation support to our Children's Hospital and are a SCID newborn screening referral and transplant center.
• We actively pursue scholarly, quality improvement, and research interests.
• Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Academic appointment commensurate with level of candidate experience.

What we're seeking:

• We are seeking someone board certified in Pediatrics (ABP) and has completed a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology (or will have completed fellowship prior to starting employment.
• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania BC/BE

Opportunity Highlights:

• Competitive salary, productivity bonuses, and generous benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)
• CME time and funds
• A collaborative environment rich with diversity
• Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
• A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
• Rank commensurate with experience
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• LTD and Life insurance, and so much more!

Area Highlights:

Our freestanding Children's Hospital just underwent a vertical expansion to accommodate pediatric needs in central PA and is located near Harrisburg (our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent public schools. Hershey, PA, our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization

About Penn State Health:

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 18,000 people systemwide.

The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, an 89-bed psychiatric hospital in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,450+ physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various healthcare providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center and Hershey Endoscopy Center.

In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region.

Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University's medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $150 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research.

Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital is the top-rated and most comprehensive children's hospital between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, fully equipped to treat the most severely ill or injured children with both the highest-level neonatal intensive care unit and a Level I pediatric trauma center. Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital physicians and nurses provide a full spectrum of support and highly specialized care to infants, children and adolescents. Located on the campus of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa., the children's hospital delivers exceptional care for children, including advanced treatments for complex medical conditions like heart disease and cancer. Our patients benefit from the highest quality of care, close to home. Beyond the hospital, child-friendly facilities provide access to expert pediatric specialty services within communities throughout the region.

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, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
• Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.

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