Palliative Care Physician - Central Pennsylvania

Description

The Section of Palliative Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine seeks a Palliative Care physician to join the team. This is a fixed- term position for a board-certified/board eligible Hospice/Palliative Medicine physician. Rank and pay commensurate with experience. Candidates will join an academic program dedicated to comprehensive care for people with serious illness and medical education.

This position involves inpatient palliative care consultation in a >600-bed adult hospital in collaboration with a fully staffed interdisciplinary team including spiritual care, social work and nursing. In addition, the selected individual will provide service coverage at our community hospitals, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill and Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola. Outpatient palliative clinic is an option dependent on the candidate’s interests and skills. This role also includes teaching of medical students, residents and fellows and the opportunity to pursue scholarly interests.

What We’re Offering:

• Competitive Salary and Sign-On Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits package & Relocation Assistance
• Ability to teach and oversee medical residents, students, fellows and other trainees
• Work collaboratively within diverse academic medical center departments and colleagues

Requirements:

• Must possess a MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• BC/BE Hospice/Palliative Medicine
• Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania medical license

About the Area:

Central PA is rich in history and offers a diverse culture. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Nearby mountains host various ski slopes and the Appalachian Trail and rambling rivers are in our backyard, offering many outdoor activities for all seasons. Conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC, the area is rich with activity and is waiting for you to explore.

Interested individuals, please send CV and letter of interest to: Savannah Stauffer, Physician Recruiter sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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.

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.