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Penn State Health Staff Physician – Pediatric Orthopaedics in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied due to call coverage, OR and clinic
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Savannah Stauffer at sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) for additional information.
The Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full-time BE/BC fellowship-trained Pediatric Orthopaedic physician. 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
Interest in general pediatric orthopaedics and neuromuscular disorders. There is the possibility for inclusion of pediatric spine surgery in this practice.
What we offer:
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.
For immediate consideration, please contact:
Joseph Petfield, MD, Division Chief for Pediatric Orthopaedics
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Contact via email at jpetfield@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://jpetfield@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) or telephone at 717-531-4801
Alternate contact:
April D. Armstrong, BSc(PT), MSc, MD, FRCSC, Vice President of Orthopaedic Services, C. McCollister Evarts, MD Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, via email at
aarmstrong@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://aarmstrong@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) , or telephone at 717-531-4826.
About the Area:
Located in Hershey, PA, we offer a great place to live, work, play, and learn. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers diverse in culture. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more quiet suburban setting or thriving city atmosphere rich in theater, arts, and culture.
About Penn State Health:
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 14,000 people system-wide. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa., and more than 2,000 physicians and direct care providers at more than 100 medical office locations. Additionally, the system jointly operates various health care providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endoscopy Center, Horizon Home Healthcare and Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute. In December 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region. Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University's medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $90 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Position Staff Physician – Pediatric Orthopaedics
Location US:PA: Hershey | Physician | Full Time
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