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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: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Patty A. Shipton at [email protected] for additional information.

Pediatric Hematologist
Penn State Health Children’s Hospital is recruiting a Pediatric Hematologist to join our growing team in the Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology. This physician will provide comprehensive, team-focused care and collaborate closely with colleagues across specialties to ensure the highest quality outcomes for patients. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and may have interest in contributing to clinical research and trials to advance the field. Duties will include inpatient consultation, outpatient consultation, outpatient clinics, and inpatient service.

This is a non-tenure track position at the Assistant to Full Professor academic rank, commensurate with the applicant’s experience and accomplishments.

What we’re seeking:
  • BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in managing children and adolescents with hematologic conditions.
  • Experience in thrombosis and hemostasis preferred.
  • MD, M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent.
  • Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
About us:
  • The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology has 15 full-time Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists and 12 Ph.D. faculty.
  • New faculty members would be joining 4 Hematologists dedicated to the care of children and young adults with a wide range of hematologic conditions.
  • The Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) of Central Pennsylvania is part of the Penn State Health Comprehensive Hemophilia and Thrombosis program serving pediatric and adult families with hemophilia. The HTC cares for over 600 patients from 39 counties in central Pennsylvania.
  • The subdivision of Pediatric Hematology participates in the Pennsylvania Department of Health Specialty Care Program Grants through the Bureau of Family Health and is a referral center for individuals born with hemoglobinopathies.
  • The subdivision of Pediatric Hematology participates in a multidisciplinary Women and Girls with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinic.
  • The Division is an active member of COG, POETIC, and the lead organization for the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium.
  • The Program is part of an interdepartmental genetics initiative by the institution.
  • A wide range of model systems and experimental approaches are of interest and strong collaborations between basic and clinical research and clinical research trials are encouraged.
  • The division has an accredited Pediatric Heme/Onc fellowship program
  • Research is supported by the Penn State Cancer Institute, the Penn State Institute for Personalized Medicine, an NIH-funded CTSI, and Pediatric Clinical Trials Office. Basic core, translational, and clinical facilities provide an excellent environment for research.
What we’re offering:
  • Academic Rank commensurate with experience.
  • Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary.
  • Generous benefits, including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice Insurance.
  • Vacation time, paid parental and medical leave.
  • CME allowance and time.
  • Peloton discount, on-site fitness centers, and other wellness benefits.
  • Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents.
Interested candidates, please contact Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter, at [email protected]

Community
  • The area offers excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 100 in the state.
  • Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, museums, farmers markets and fine dining.
  • For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands.
  • Located within a short train ride or drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore.
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.

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.

Union: Non Bargained

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