• Pediatric Pulmonologist

    Penn State Health (Hershey, PA)


    Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center

    **Location:** US:PA: Hershey

    **Work Type:** Full Time

    **FTE:** 1.0

    **Shift:** Varied

    **Hours:** Varied

    **Recruiter Contact:** Please contact Patty A. Shipton at [email protected] (//%7BRecruiterEmailAddress%7D) for additional information.

    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.

     

    **Interested candidates** , please send your CV to Patty Shipton, CPRP, Sr. Physician Recruiter at [email protected]

     

    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.

     

    **For more information:** https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

    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.

    For a full list with more detailed information:

    https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

     

    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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information._

     

    **Position** Pediatric Pulmonologist

    **Location** US:PA: Hershey | Physician | Full Time

    **Req ID** 65069