Staff Physician - Pediatric Neurology

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center•Hershey, PA

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About The Position

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 7 physicians and 2 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 2 inpatient beds. Participation in fellow, resident and medical student education Currently, we have 4 Neurophysiology trained epilepsy physicians and 1 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 8-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. 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, 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. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER? 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.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

Interest in research is supported but not required.
EEG proficiency preferred but not required

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.
Employee Wellness Programs
Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
Generous Paid Time Off
Personal Time
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement
Extended Illness Bank
Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Competitive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
PAWS UP employee recognition program