Penn State Health is Seeking a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician | HMC Complex Care

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Division of Complex and Palliative Care –Complex Care Program is seeking a Complex Care Pediatrician.

Interested applicants, please apply here and send CV and Cover Letter to Anderson Smith, at asmith50@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Our Complex Care Program is a group of:

• 1 full-time physician
• 1 full-time Physician Assistant
• 2 full-time Nurse Coordinators (RN)
• Excellent administrative support

We provide:

• Primary care medical home for children with medical complexity.
• Criteria:
• Children birth to 18 with severe chronic illness involving 3 or more organ systems
• Reliance on medical technology (GT, tracheostomy, home ventilation, indwelling central line, ostomy)
• Outpatient care with excellent continuity for routine and ill visits
• Inpatient consultation with inpatient team for existing patients
• Care coordination for the complex medical needs of patients
• Education for families and health care providers

What we’re seeking:

• We are seeking someone board-certified in general pediatrics with experience caring for medically complex children.
• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania BC/BE
• Someone interested in teaching.
• An interest in research would be supported but is not required.

Opportunity highlights:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 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:

Our freestanding Children’s Hospital (which just underwent a vertical expansion to accommodate pediatric needs in Central Pennsylvania) is located in Hershey, which is near Harrisburg (our state capital). Hershey area is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent public schools. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living, whether you prefer a more suburban setting or a thriving city.

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.