Staff Physician - Pediatric Endocrinology

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter: Please contact Anderson Smith at [email protected] for additional information.

Penn State Health Children's Hospital Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes - Physician is seeking a Pediatric Endocrinologist

Join our Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes!

The Department of Pediatrics is a dynamic and stimulating place to work

Our Children’s Hospital has just been significantly enlarged

Who Are We?

A growing Division, currently with 7 physicians (5 full time)
1 CRNP (currently recruiting for a second CRNP)
A full complement of ancillary staff including excellent administrative support, 4 full time diabetes nurse educators, 2 endocrine nurses, 2 dietitians, and 1 social worker
Infusion Center in the Children’s Hospital for endocrine stimulation testing
New outpatient clinic facility

What Are We Seeking?

Board-certified (or Board Eligible) Pediatric Endocrinologist
M.D., D.O., or non-US equivalent
Licensed to practice in the State of Pennsylvania (or willing to acquire license)
Clinical research interest is supported but not required

What are the Responsibilities?

Seeing patients in the outpatient endocrine and diabetes clinics
Providing inpatient consult services 8-10 weeks per year
Educating of trainees and students
Sharing call with the other physicians, supported by a robust triage system

What Are We Offering?

Competitive salary and benefits
Sign on bonus and relocation assistance
CME time and funds
Participation in a highly respected and effective Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP)
Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
Potential to develop subspecialty clinics in your area of interest
Proximity to all of the cultural and historical sites of the northeastern US as well as to numerous outdoor venues for hiking, skiing, biking and kayaking
Opportunity to live in “the sweetest place on earth” with great public schools, safe neighborhoods and short commutes to work - perfect for families with children

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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Union: Non bargained