Colorectal Surgeon

Colon and Rectal SurgeonInvest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.0 Shift: VariedThe Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine, which currently includes 6 Full Time and 2 Part-Time Colorectal Surgeons and one Full-Time PhD scientist enjoys a long history of excellent clinical outcomes and important clinical and translational research. We are seeking a highly qualified, clinically strong, academically oriented and motivated Board-certified/eligible Colon and Rectal Surgeon at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to help us address the needs of affiliate hospitals within the Penn State Health system that serves patients and communities across 15 counties in central Pennsylvania.Position HighlightsACGME-approved Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery.High quality clinical program treating patients afflicted with a broad spectrum of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum and anus.High quality academic program which includes a funded research laboratory, established tissue biobank, Family Registry and IBD Center.Excellent opportunities for collaborative research throughout Penn State College of Medicine including the Division of Outcomes Research and Quality and the Division of Applied Biomedical Engineering both housed in the Department of Surgery, The Penn State Cancer Institute as well as the Huck Institute of Life Sciences at Penn State.Excellent Faculty Development Program and overall Faculty Mentoring Program.Robust administrative and clinical staff support, including in-patient and out-patient Advanced Providers.RequirementsA strong commitment to collegial teamwork and outstanding patient care, Medical Student, Surgical Resident and Colorectal Surgery Fellow education and a genuine interest and dedication to scholarly activity and impactful research.MD, DO, or equivalent degreeBC/BE in Colon and Rectal SurgeryAbility to acquire a license to practice in the State of PennsylvaniaMust be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificatesCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive salary - guaranteed base salary with opportunity for both productivity and academic bonuses.Health, dental, vision, life, disability and malpractice insuranceVacation time, Paid Parental and Medical LeaveCME allowance and timePSU tuition discountRelocation AssistanceWHY PENN STATE HEALTH?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, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.This job posting 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.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.