Division Chief, Pediatric Neurology | Penn State Health Children's Hospital

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is recruiting a Division Chief in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology.

Opportunity Highlights

· Join a team of 8 physicians, 2 advanced practice providers, and a full complement of ancillary staff including excellent administrative support, nursing support, care management, dietician, and neuropsychology support.

· Our Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is contained within the children’s hospital and has 2 beds with a planned expansion to 4.

· The Division has a heavy focus on neurophysiology and neuromuscular conditions and is one of a few approved centers to offer several gene therapies.

· Multidisciplinary programs in Neuromuscular Medicine (EMG/NCV lab), Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinic, Ketogenic Diet Clinic, Neurofibromatosis Clinic, CMT Center of Excellence, PPMD-certified muscular dystrophy clinic and a close tie to the MDA.

· High quality academic and clinical program with ongoing clinical trials.

· Provide education for neurology, child psychiatry, pediatrics, combined medicine-pediatric, and family and community residents, medical students, and PA students.

· Strong teamwork and positive work culture

Requirements

· Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent

· Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Neurology

· Minimum 5 years pediatric neurology experience

· Eligible for the rank of Associate Professor or higher

· Interest in growing an already well-established pediatric neurology division.

· Proven leadership experience in an academic healthcare environment

· A strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education and research/scholarly activity is necessary

About Penn State Health

Located in Central Pennsylvania, the Penn State Health system offers inviting and safe communities to live, work, play, and learn. The surrounding neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. The area is rich in history and offers all the beautiful inspiration of the four seasons. You’ll discover numerous opportunities for day trips, local adventures, outdoor and indoor activities. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Nearby airports and Amtrak stations along with close proximity to major interstates make living in Central Pennsylvania convenient and fulfilling from both professional and personal perspectives.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.