Staff Physician - Pediatrics Critical Care

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Invest 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.

Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.12

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Kristen Brannen at [email protected] for additional information.

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at The Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, and the Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey, PA, is currently seeking a PRN Pediatric Critical Care Physician to join the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.

The Department of Pediatrics and Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine are committed to excellent clinical care, quality and safety, education, and research.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

• The clinical program encompasses an 18-bed high acuity multidisciplinary pediatric intensive care unit, which includes an integrated Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit. (There is an adjacent 18 bed Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit which allows for expansion of critical care services as needed)
• The pediatric critical care service provides care for patients in a number of clinical programs including cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, level 1 trauma, solid organ and stem cell transplantation, and ECMO.
• Highly specialized collaborative care in the PICU and Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit is provided by subspecialty-trained physicians, critical care fellows, advance practice providers and dedicated nursing and respiratory therapy staff.
• The Division sponsors both a Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship and Advance Practice Providers Program. The fellowship, advanced practice provider program, pediatric residency, and subspecialty residencies, along with the adjacent College of Medicine provides a vast array of educational opportunities.
• Penn State Children's Hospital and the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine are active participants in Virtual PICU, Vizient, and the Solutions for Patient Safety. VPS data has consistently demonstrated that patients admitted to our ICU have a very high severity of illness and a standardized PRISM 3 mortality ratio persistently lower than the VPS comparison / reference group.
• The Children's Hospital, Division of Pediatric Critical Care, contiguous Medical School, and Penn State's Main Campus offer a number of excellent opportunities to collaboratively perform research. Our critical care division is an active member of The Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators (PALISI) Network and Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network. Members of the Division participate in multicenter clinical research trials in brain injury, lung injury, sepsis, and pharmacology. The Department of Pediatrics and College of Medicine are committed to supporting the development of young pediatric investigators.
• Faculty members are encouraged and supported to develop areas of interest and professional growth. This position is open to applicants at all academic levels. Beautiful surroundings, affordable housing and excellent schools provide a superior environment for life outside the workplace.

Opportunity Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• The position includes faculty appointment at Penn State College of Medicine. Academic rank will be awarded based upon the career stage and development of the candidate.
• 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

Hershey is located near Harrisburg (our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent, nationally-ranked public schools. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living. 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 applicants, please send CV to Kristen Brannen at [email protected]

WHY 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. 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.

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.

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