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Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center

**Location:** US:PA: Hershey

**Work Type:** Full Time

**FTE:** 1.0

**Shift:** Varied

Shift Differential:** **Exempt: Yes

**Hours:** 8

**Recruiter Contact:** Please contact Nicole Brandt at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected]) for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Department of Radiology at the Penn State University College of Medicine is seeking an energetic, innovative full-time subspecialty trained Abdominal Imaging Physician to serve as a Chief of Ultrasound. Primary clinical duties for this position include optimizing diagnostic ultrasound protocols, working with other physicians within Penn State Health to standardize protocols across the health system, and being the champion for ultrasound education for radiology residents, fellows, and other learners. Other duties will include interpreting diagnostic US, CT, and MRI. Procedural skills in fluoroscopy and virtual colonoscopy are considered an asset, although not a requirement for this position. Administrative time would be granted for the Chief of Ultrasound role. The successful candidate will join our group of 52 academic faculty, 8 APPs, and 28 community practice radiologists in a growing academic health system. This is a non-tenure position and awarded academic rank will be commensurate with experience A passion for teaching is essential as the education of our medical students, 28 residents, fellows, and staff is a core value of our program. The Department supports an education curriculum specialist to mentor faculty in teaching and develop scholarship in radiology education. There is opportunity for innovative clinical research through collaboration with the Division of Radiology Innovation and Value Enhancement (DRIVE), supporting informatics, data analytics, and outcomes research. There is also potential for collaboration with the Radiology AI Lab for Imaging Innovation, seeking to enhance clinical, educational, and research endeavors in AI. The Department has state of the art diagnostic imaging and interventional equipment including four 128 slice Siemens Flash CT scanners with CT fluoro capability, four Siemens 3.0 T clinical MRI scanners, and an additional 3T Prisma MRI unit housed in the MRI Core facility that is used for clinical research.

What We're Offering:

+ Competitive salary, productivity bonuses, and generous benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)

+ CME time and funds

+ Collaborative environment rich with diversity

+ Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents

+ Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches

+ A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care

+ Rank commensurate with experience

+ Participation in resident and medical student education

+ LTD and Life insurance, and so much more

What We're Seeking:

+ Medical degree - M.D., D.O. or equivalent

+ Completion of an accredited residency program

+ Licensed for the practice of medicine in the State of Pennsylvania

+ Board certification/eligibility in Radiology

+ Fellowship training in abdominal/body imaging

What the Area Offers:

+ **Welcoming family-oriented lifestyle with a multitude of outdoor activities year-round**

+ **Strong sense of community**

+ **Affordable cost of living. Both suburban and urban. Easy Commute.**

+ **Excellent schools**

For additional information, please contact:

Nicole Brandt, Physician Recruiter

[email protected] (MAILTO://[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.** **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 HEALTH MILTON 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._

**Position** Staff Physician - General Diagnostic Radiology

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

**Req ID** 70088