Program Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center/Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, PA
Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) is seeking candidates at the Associate Professor or higher who have a strong track record of leadership, patient care, research, and education in Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) to lead our dynamic academic program.
Position Details:
- Lead the Mechanical Circulatory Support program and plan for the strategic growth of this service
- Be responsible for quality and safety in the MCS program
- Provide oversight to Advanced Practice Providers and other personnel affiliated with the MCS program
- Provide oversight to clinical research and education of trainees
- This position will offer protected time for administrative and leadership duties
The Penn State Heart & Vascular Institute is a 63-physician integrated multi-specialty group that includes Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology, which provides comprehensive, cutting-edge heart and vascular care to the residents of central Pennsylvania.
Candidate Requirements:
- Medical degree - M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent
- Board certification in Heart Failure Cardiology or Cardiac Critical Care
- Eligible for licensure for the practice of medicine in the State of Pennsylvania
- Experience in leadership in mechanical circulatory support with at least five years of experience
- Experience and interest in research, including obtaining peer-reviewed funding.
What we’re offering:
- Academic rank commensurate with qualifications
- Competitive salary and generous benefits package
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid time off, paid parental leave, and CME support.
- We will foster your passion for patient care and cultivate a collaborative environment rich with diversity
Applicants should respond with an email of interest and a current CV to:
Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter, at [email protected]
Hershey and the surrounding area offer an attractive, relaxed style of living with easy access to major Northeast cities. Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. 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.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. 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.