Staff Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME time & funds

LTD & Life insurance

Tuition discount for employees

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, seeks a Pediatric Hospitalist to join the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Primary duties include inpatient and consult care at the Children’s Hospital, with teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students.

The role offers leadership avenues, academic environment, and a strong benefits package, including relocation support and CME opportunities.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania medical licensure.
• BC/BE in General Pediatrics; Pediatric Hospital Medicine preferred.
• Outstanding clinicians with broad inpatient pediatric experience.
• Strong teachers committed to education and mentorship.
• Interest in advancing quality improvement, education, and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and consultation care for hospitalized children at the Children’s Hospital.
• Lead and collaborate with a diverse team of physicians, APPs, residents, and students.
• Engage in teaching and mentorship of trainees and learners.
• Pursue opportunities in quality improvement, education, and scholarly activities.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Teaching

Quality improvement

Research

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

Summary of Position

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is recruiting a Pediatric Hospitalist.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a division of 16 faculty member physicians and 6 NP/PA’s that provides inpatient and consultation care at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

• As the only academic Children's Hospital in the area, we have access to a full array of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty consultation and support.

• Primary clinical responsibilities are at the Children’s Hospital, a tertiary referral center for a large geographic area, diverse patient populations and a wide range of medical conditions.

• The Children's Hospital is the primary pediatric training site for Penn State College of Medicine, and there are multiple teaching opportunities as you lead a diverse team of advanced practice providers, pediatric residents, medical students, as well as many other learners throughout the institution.

• Excellent leadership opportunities with members of the division currently or recently serving in roles such as residency program directors, associate residency program directors, unit medical directors, Vice Chair of Education.

What we’re seeking:

• Outstanding clinicians who are comfortable caring for a wide array of hospitalized children

• Strong teachers who enjoy working with a variety of learners.

• Faculty interested in advancing the division's work in quality improvement, education, and research.

• MD, D.O., or foreign equivalent

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

• BC/BE in General Pediatrics; Pediatric Hospital Medicine preferred

Opportunity highlights:

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

• CME time and funds

• LTD and Life insurance, and so much more!

• Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents

Area highlights:

Our freestanding Children’s Hospital recently underwent a major expansion to accommodate pediatric needs in central PA. It is located near Harrisburg (our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent public schools. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or a 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 20,900 people systemwide.

The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/locations/milton-s-hershey-medical-center) , Penn State Health Children’s Hospital (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/childrens) and Penn State Cancer Institute (https://cancer.psu.edu/) based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/locations/penn-state-health-hampden-medical-center) in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/locations/penn-state-health-holy-spirit-medical-center) in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/locations/penn-state-health-lancaster-medical-center) in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/locations/st-joseph) in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (https://ppimhs.org/) , a specialty provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,417 physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various health care providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital (https://www.psh-rehab.com/) , 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 (https://med.psu.edu/), the University’s medical school.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Position

Staff Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist

Location

US:PA: Hershey | Physician | Full Time

Req ID

88226