Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Medical Director

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on incentives

CME allowance

Academic appointment

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA, is seeking a Neonatologist to join a Level II NICU in a collaborative, academic‑based health system. This PRN role supports high‑quality neonatal care, teaching, and ongoing innovation.

You will work with Penn State Health Children’s Hospital’s Level IV NICU to coordinate seamless neonatal services across the system, with opportunities for research and professional growth.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide stabilization and ongoing management of premature and ill newborns.
• Provide high-quality clinical care in a Level II, 10-bed NICU.
• Collaborate with neonatology colleagues, pediatric subspecialists, obstetric providers, and nursing teams.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and systemwide neonatal protocols.
• Optional teaching of residents, medical students, and potential research involvement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Quality improvement

Teaching (optional)

Education

MD/DO or equivalent medical degree

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

PA medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Neonatologist – Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center

Location: Enola, PA

Facility: Penn State Health Children’s Hospital / Hampden Medical Center

Employment Type: PRN

Position Summary

Penn State Health is seeking a dedicated Neonatologist to join our growing Level II NICU at Hampden Medical Center, located just minutes from Harrisburg and the beautiful Hershey region. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, academic‑based health system committed to high‑quality neonatal care, teaching, and continuous innovation.

The successful candidate will join a team supported by Penn State Health Children’s Hospital’s Level IV NICU, fostering seamless coordination and access to advanced neonatal services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care in a Level II, 10-bed NICU serving a diverse perinatal population.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and provide stabilization and ongoing management of premature and ill newborns.
• Collaborate with neonatology colleagues, pediatric subspecialists, obstetric providers, and nursing teams across the health system.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice development, and systemwide neonatal protocols.
• Optional opportunities for teaching residents, medical students, and participating in academic or clinical research through Penn State College of Medicine.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong commitment to patient-centered care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in quality improvement, education, or system-level neonatal development

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits
• Academic appointment commensurate with experience through Penn State College of Medicine
• Relocation assistance and sign-on incentives
• CME allowance and support
• A collaborative environment connected to a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital
• The lifestyle benefits of Central Pennsylvania—affordable living, outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and easy access to major metro areas (Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C.)

About Penn State Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. Working in alignment with Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and Penn State College of Medicine, our teams deliver leading-edge care rooted in education, innovation, and compassion.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact: Kristen Brannen, Physician Recruiter, at [e-mail]