Staff Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist

Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity

Penn State Health Children's Hospital Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is recruiting a Pediatric Hospitalist.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Join a division of 16 faculty member physicians and 6 NP/PA's that provides inpatient and consultation care at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
• As the only academic Children's Hospital in the area, we have access to a full array of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty consultation and support.
• Primary clinical responsibilities are at the Children's Hospital, a tertiary referral center for a large geographic area, diverse patient populations and a wide range of medical conditions.
• The Children's Hospital is the primary pediatric training site for Penn State College of Medicine, and there are multiple teaching opportunities as you lead a diverse team of advanced practice providers, pediatric residents, medical students, as well as many other learners throughout the institution.
• Excellent leadership opportunities with members of the division currently or recently serving in roles such as residency program directors, associate residency program directors, unit medical directors, Vice Chair of Education.

What We're Seeking:

• Outstanding clinicians who are comfortable caring for a wide array of hospitalized children
• Strong teachers who enjoy working with a variety of learners.
• Faculty interested in advancing the division's work in quality improvement, education, and research.
• MD, D.O., or foreign equivalent
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• BC/BE in General Pediatrics; Pediatric Hospital Medicine preferred

Opportunity Highlights:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• CME time and funds
• LTD and Life insurance, and so much more!
• Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents

Area Highlights:

Our freestanding Children's Hospital recently underwent a major expansion to accommodate pediatric needs in central PA. It is located near Harrisburg (our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent public schools. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or a thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. 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.

Interested candidates, please contact: Patty Shipton, Senior Physician Recruiter at View email address on click.appcast.io