Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Day

Hours: 40 hours wk

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Rachel Jones at rjones7@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

Summary of Position:

The Penn State Health Children's Hospital is offering an exciting physician opportunity for a Clinical Geneticist at our Hershey campus. The successful candidate will join the collegial faculty of Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and the Division of Human Genetics, which is poised for an exciting period of growth.

What We're Offering:

• Rank commensurate with experience
• Participation in resident, fellow, and medical student education
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians and an outstanding array of cutting edge researchers at both the Hershey and University Park campuses
• Competitive salary, generous benefits, and the ability to become part of the faculty of Penn State Health Department of Pediatrics
• Access to the resources of the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), several advanced core research facilities, bio statistical support, Institute for Personalized Medicine, and the Pediatric Clinical Research Office with research coordinators and nurses

What We're Seeking:

• Interest in clinical genetics and metabolic disorders
• Must be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics and Genomics.
• Medical Biochemical Genetics BC/BE is a plus.
• Outstanding patient care qualities
• A strong or growing track record of scholarship, and a commitment to excellence in education, research, and quality improvement
• Vision and drive to work in state-of-the-art program

Compensation and Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary
• Generous benefits including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice insurance
• CME allowance and time
• Vacation time, CME Time, Paid Parental and Medical Leave

Community:

• The area offers excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 100 in the state.
• Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which afford exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg and other symphonies, museums, numerous theatre and music genres, and fine dining.
• For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands.
• Located within a short train ride or drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore.

Interested candidates, please contact:

Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter at Email: pshipton@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.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

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