Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.1
Shift: Varied
Shift Differential: Exempt: No
Hours: Varied due to call coverage
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Savannah Stauffer at [email protected] for additional information.
The division currently includes 3 full time Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeons, 3 Advanced Practice Providers, and a Nurse Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a regional referral, tertiary care practice a with a Level 1 Trauma program. Our extensive referral base includes five primary counties in central Pennsylvania, as well as referrals from the extended central Pennsylvania region. This is an academic-style practice with strong subspecialty programs in all aspects of adult and pediatric orthopaedic care.
Our children’s hospital is a 160-bed academic, tertiary-care children's hospital with the highest-level NICU, pediatric trauma, and surgical designations. We host numerous specialized clinics for children, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, brachial plexus, and complex fetal care. Our children’s hospital tower is also directly connected to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Central Pennsylvania’s tertiary care facility and adult trauma center. Potential candidates would join a large, nationally acclaimed academic practice with strong subspecialty programs in all aspects of orthopaedic care. Our department supports an ACGME-accredited residency program as well as fellowships in foot and ankle, trauma, sports medicine, and primary care sports medicine. Pennsylvania State University is one of the top research institutions in the world and offers abundant opportunity for academic and research pursuits.
The qualified candidate will be a full-time faculty member of the Penn State Health Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, and hold an academic rank within the Penn State College of Medicine.
What we’re seeking:
- Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
- BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopaedic surgery required
- Excellent patient care abilities and interest in teaching as well as participation in clinical research
- Participation in the pediatric orthopaedic trauma call coverage schedule
- There is the possibility for inclusion as a co-surgeon in pediatric spine/complex surgical cases.
- Outstanding academic orthopaedic residency program with a national reputation
- Highly collaborative culture
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
- Opportunity to collaborate in orthopaedic related research
- Faculty rank commensurate with experience
- Competitive salary and generous benefits
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.
Union: Non Bargained