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Penn State Health Staff Physician - Pediatric Neurology in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 40 hours wk
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Patty A. Shipton at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (//%7BRecruiterEmailAddress%7D) for additional information.
Summary of Position:
Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, Division of Pediatric Neurology is recruiting a Pediatric Neurologist to join our excellent program at our Hershey campus.
What We’re Offering:
Join a busy division with 7 physicians and 2 NP/PAs.
A full complement of ancillary staff including excellent administrative support, nursing support, case management, dietician, and neuropsychology support.
Our Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit has 2 inpatient beds.
Participation in resident and medical student education
Currently, we have 4 Neurophysiology trained epilepsy physicians and 1 neuromuscular physician.
Multidisciplinary programs in Neuromuscular Medicine (EMG/NCV Lab), MDA Clinic, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinic, Ketogenic Clinic, and Neurofibromatosis Clinic.
Competitive salary, generous benefits, and the ability to become part of the collegial faculty of Penn State Pediatrics at our 8-story freestanding 160-bed Children’s Hospital.
Unique patient populations including refugee populations from many countries, the largest Amish community in the U.S. and the Milton Hershey School.
Academic Rank commensurate with experience.
What We Are Seeking:
Board-certified (or Board eligible) Pediatric Neurologist
M.D., D.O., or non-US equivalent
Licensed to practice in the State of Pennsylvania (or willing to acquire license)
Interest in research is supported but not required.
EEG proficiency preferred but not required
Compensation and Benefits:
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
Proximity to all 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.
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.
Interested applicants, please contact Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu .
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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Position Staff Physician - Pediatric Neurology
Location US:PA: Hershey | Physician | Full Time
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