Pediatric Pulmonologist or a Pediatric Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Physician

Penn State Health Physician Recruitment; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME funds

Paid parental leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital in Hershey, PA, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, is recruiting a Pediatric Pulmonologist or a Pediatric Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Physician. The division includes 10 physicians (8 full time) plus NP/PA support, a 16-bed sleep lab shared with adult medicine, and dedicated CF and sleep program staff.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, sign-on and relocation assistance, CME funds, tuition discounts for employees and dependents,

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Pediatric Pulmonology (+/- BC/BC Sleep Medicine).
• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
• Ability to acquire a Pennsylvania medical license.
• Interest in research supported but not required.

Skills

BC/BE Pediatric Pulmonology

Sleep Medicine board certification

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

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 in Hershey, PA, Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, is recruiting a Pediatric Pulmonologist or a Pediatric Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Physician.

Opportunity Highlights:

• A division of 10 physicians (8 full time) and 7 NP/PA's.

• A full complement of ancillary staff including excellent administrative support, a social worker, dietician/nutritionist, CF nurse coordinator and other nursing support, and two clinical research nurse coordinators.

• A 16-bed sleep lab that we share with adult medicine in which we have 4+ Pediatric beds. We have 2 Peds pulm/sleep medicine physicians and 2 APPs supporting the sleep program.

• Currently, our staffing model has 1.4 FTE Sleep Medicine physicians and a 1.0 FTE NP staffing the sleep program.

• We are an accredited CF center and have programs in home ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, neuromuscular diseases, sickle cell disease, apnea, severe asthma, BPD +/- PH, aerodigestive disease, Pierre Robin sequence, etc. We also offer flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy and have a dedicated procedure room for procedures.

What we're seeking:

• BC/BE in Pediatric Pulmonology (+/- BC/BC Sleep Medicine)

• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent

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

• An interest in research would be supported but is not required.

What we're offering:

• Competitive salary and generous benefits.

• Sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

• CME time and funds provided.

• Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents.

• Paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and exceptional retirement benefits.

Area highlights:

Our freestanding Children's Hospital just underwent a vertical expansion to accommodate pediatric needs in central PA. Hershey, PA, is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent public schools. Hershey, PA, and 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.

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.

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.