Staff Physician – Orthopaedic Hand/Wrist

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist physician to join their esteemed practice in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This full-time role offers the chance to work within a renowned academic-style environment, contributing to both patient care and education. The position includes participation in a Level 1 Trauma program, providing a unique opportunity to engage in clinical research and collaborate with dynamic clinicians. Ideal candidates will possess strong teaching interests and a commitment to excellence in patient care, making a significant impact in the field of orthopaedics.

Benefits

Outstanding academic residency program

Highly collaborative culture

Participation in innovative educational approaches

Opportunity for orthopaedic related research

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Medical degree required, with fellowship training in Orthopaedic Hand/Wrist.
• BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery and excellent patient care abilities.

Responsibilities

• Join a regional referral and tertiary care practice with a Level 1 Trauma program.
• Participate in clinical research and teaching as a full-time faculty member.

Skills

Patient Care

Teaching

Clinical Research

Education

Medical Degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)

Fellowship in Orthopaedic Hand/Wrist

BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery

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Position Details

• Location: US:PA: Hershey
• Work Type: Full Time
• FTE: 1.0
• Shift: Varied
• Hours: Varied due to call coverage, OR and clinic
• Recruiter Contact: Please contact Savannah Stauffer at [e-mail] for additional information.

Job Description

The Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation 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 Rehabilitation, and hold an academic rank within the Penn State College of Medicine.

Qualifications

• 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

Contact for Immediate Consideration

Kenneth Taylor, MD
Division Chief, Orthopaedic Hand Service
Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [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 committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or family medical or genetic information. For accommodations during the application process, please contact us as detailed in the original description.