Division Chief - Hip and Knee Joint Arthoplasty

Penn State Health • Hershey, PA

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About The Position

The Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full-time BE/BC fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Arthroplasty physician for the Division Chief role. The division currently includes 4 full time Orthopaedic Hip and Knee surgeons and 6 Advanced Practice Providers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a regional referral, tertiary care practice with a Level 1 Trauma program. Our extensive referral base includes five primary counties in central Pennsylvania, a Level 1 and Level 2 trauma centers, 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. 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.

Requirements

• Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
• BE/BC in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Arthroplasty surgery required.
• Excellent patient care abilities and interest in teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an academic setting.
• Interest in innovative educational approaches.
• Experience in collaborative orthopaedic related research.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care in Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.
• Participate in clinical research.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring.
• Participate in the adult orthopaedic trauma call coverage schedule at two different hospitals (Level 1 and Level 2 centers approximately 30 minutes apart).
• Fill the Division Chief role.

Benefits

• Outstanding academic orthopaedic residency program with a national reputation.
• Highly collaborative culture.
• Competitive salary and generous benefits.
• Opportunity to collaborate in orthopaedic related research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree