Staff Physician - Minimally Invasive Surgery

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 8
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Ashley Nippert at [email protected] for additional information.

Summary of Position:

The Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full-time faculty member. The selected candidate will primarily focus on abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair, but minimally invasive/general skills are required. Candidates with flexible endoscopy training are favored.

Position Highlights

  • Join a division of 6 fellowship-trained surgeons, 2 fellows and 4 APPs
  • 1 in 7 call covering service patients only (no emergency general surgery call)
  • Robotic block time, endoscopy blocks guaranteed
  • Rank commensurate with experience
  • Participation in medical education (student, resident, fellow)
  • Research opportunities and support
  • Nationally recognized colleagues in Bariatric, Hernia, Flexible Endoscopy offer a supportive environment for faculty growth and career development

Compensation and Benefits

  • Guaranteed base salary with opportunity for bonuses (productivity and academic)
  • CME allowance and time
  • Research start-up funding available
  • Vacation time, Paid Parental and Medical Leave
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Malpractice coverage

Requirements

  • MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
  • BC/BE General Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and/or Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
  • Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates

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 description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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