Staff Physician - Pediatric Endocrinology

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital in Hershey, PA is recruiting a Pediatric Endocrinologist to join the Department of Pediatrics. The division emphasizes outpatient endocrine and diabetes care with a supportive team and opportunities for teaching, research, and translational work.

In addition to a robust infrastructure and access to clinical trials, the position offers collaboration with nurse educators, dietitians, and a strong academic environment with potential to develop

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Endocrinologist
• MD, DO, or equivalent international degree
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
• Interest in clinical research encouraged

Responsibilities

• Outpatient care in endocrine and diabetes clinics
• Inpatient consult service responsibilities 8–10 weeks per year
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team for patient care and research

Skills

Board-certified or board-eligible Pedi

Education

MD/DO (or equivalent international degree)

Job description

Penn State Health Golisano Children’S Hospital Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes is recruiting a Pediatric Endocrinologist to join our vibrant and engaging Department of Pediatrics. The Division has experienced consistent growth over the past five years and is expected to continue expanding as we advance excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

Position Highlights

• A growing Division, currently comprised of 4 Physicians and 5 Advanced Practice Providers
• Comprehensive ancillary support including dedicated administrative staff, 4 full-time diabetes nurse educators, 2 endocrine nurses, 2 dietitians, and 1 social worker
• On-site Infusion Center within the Children’s Hospital for endocrine stimulation testing
• Newly constructed outpatient clinic facility
• Primarily outpatient care in endocrine and diabetes clinics
• Shared call schedule among physicians, support by a strong triage system
• Inpatient consult service responsibilities approximately 8–10 weeks per year
• Research opportunities with strong support for clinical trials and translational research
• Teaching opportunities with trainees and students
• Shared call schedule among physicians, supported by a strong triage system

What we are seeking

• Board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Endocrinologist
• M.D., D.O., or equivalent international degree
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Pennsylvania
• Interest in clinical research is encouraged but not required

What we are offering

• Robust infrastructure to support study start-up, regulatory compliance, patient recruitment and enrollment, funding identification, and post-award management to help advance innovation in pediatric endocrine care.
• Participation in a highly respected and effective Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP)
• Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Potential to develop subspecialty clinics in your area of interest

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.

Area highlights

Hershey is located near Harrisburg (our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent, nationally-ranked public schools. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living. 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.

Benefits Package

• 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.

Position

Staff Physician - Pediatric Endocrinology

Location

US:PA: Hershey | Physician | Full Time

Req ID

102609