Staff Physician - Pediatrics Pulmonary

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount for employees and 
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Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME time & funds

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey, PA, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, is recruiting a Pediatric Pulmonologist or a Pediatric Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Physician. The team includes a dedicated sleep program with 16-bed sleep lab.

You will join a supportive group of physicians and APPs, with opportunities for research and growth. The position offers competitive compensation, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, CME funds, and generous benefits, including a university tuition

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Pediatric Pulmonology or Sleep Medicine is required or +/- BC/BC Sleep Medicine.
• MD or DO with ability to obtain PA license in Pennsylvania.
• Interest in research encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine clinical services.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team including respiratory therapists and nurses.
• participate in sleep lab oversight and flexible bronchoscopy as needed.
• Support program growth and research within Penn State Health.

Education

BC/BE in Pediatric Pulmonology

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Tools

Sleep Medicine (optional)

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.

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Varied
Hours:Varied

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health 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.

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.

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 Employerand 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.

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.

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 Employerand 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.