Pediatric Neurologist | Penn State Health Hospital

Pediatric Neurologist Opportunity

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 seven physicians and two 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 two inpatient beds.
• Participation in fellow, resident and medical student education.
• Currently, we have four Neurophysiology trained epilepsy physicians and one neuromuscular physician.
• Multidisciplinary programs in Neuromuscular Medicine (EMG/NCV Lab), MDA Clinic, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinic, Ketogenic Clinic, Neurofibromatosis Clinic, and PPMD Certified Duchenne Center.
• Competitive salary, generous benefits, and the ability to become part of the collegial faculty of Penn State Pediatrics at our eight-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 comprehensive Total Rewards Package
• 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, Senior Physician Recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

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, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Union: Non Bargained