Stroke Rehabilitation Physiatrist

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness discounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Hershey is seeking a qualified professional for a role in stroke-focused inpatient rehabilitation. Responsibilities include providing consults, managing clinics, and engaging in education with medical students and residents. Candidates should possess an M.D. or D.O. and be board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive environment for career growth and impact.

Qualifications

• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent.
• Completion of accredited training program.
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania.
• BC/BE in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates.

Responsibilities

• Stroke-focused inpatient rehabilitation, consults, clinics and procedures.
• Engagement in a growing program integrated with Stroke Care and Recovery.
• Provide educational opportunities for residents and medical students.
• Participate in stroke conferences with interdisciplinary teams.
• Involvement in research projects with robust resources.

Education

M.D./D.O. or foreign medical degree

Pennsylvania medical license eligible

BC/BE in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licensure in PA upon hire

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Amber L. Winters at [e-mail] for additional information.

What we're offering

• Competitive salary and generous benefits
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• A high-quality CARF-accredited program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
• Rank commensurate with experience

This opportunity includes

• Stroke-focused inpatient rehabilitation, consults, clinics and procedures
• Constantly growing program integrated with the health-system wide Stroke Care and Recovery Program with opportunities to make an impact and follow your own ambitions for your career
• Supportive and accommodating faculty
• Great teaching opportunities: 4-person per year PM&R residency program, plus one SCIM fellowship and one BI fellowship per year. Several opportunities to educate medical students in various capacities
• Both hi- and low-tech adaptive driving clinic and wheelchair clinic
• Stroke conferences with active participation from neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, therapists, nurses and researchers across the care spectrum of stroke to discuss care initiatives at Penn State
• Adaptive sports programs
• Annual RecFest where we showcase all of the adaptive recreation, sports and fitness activities to patients and caregivers around Pennsylvania
• Stroke support group
• Opportunities to get involved with research projects, or start new ones, with robust research resources through Penn State the College of Medicine

What we’re seeking

• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
• Completion of accredited training program
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• BC/BE in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates

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, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Why Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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.

Union: Non Bargained