Staff Physician - Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Ashley Nippert at hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neurosurgeon to join our dedicated team in Hershey, PA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating neurological conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. This role involves performing complex surgical procedures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing comprehensive care to young patients and their families.

Position Highlights

• Penn State Health Children's Hospital is the most comprehensive children's hospital between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, fully equipped to treat the most severely ill children of central Pennsylvania, with both the highest-level neonatal intensive care unit and a Level I pediatric trauma center.
• The Penn State Department of Neurosurgery consists of seven clinical divisions covering all the major subspecialty areas of neurosurgery and is the only academic neurosurgical practice in South Central PA.
• The Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery includes three fellowship trained Pediatric Neurosurgeons.
• Clinical programs include multidisciplinary teams in adult and pediatric neurooncology, rehabilitation, pathology, and radiation oncology, as well as subspecialty clinics for the care of patients with spinal dysraphisms, spasticity and neurofibromatosis.
• The latest technologies and services are available including high-field strength MRI, neuroendovascular therapies, advanced brain mapping, intraoperative imaging, responsive neural stimulation, operative robotics, and neuroendoscopy.
• Opportunities to mentor and teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Faculty rank commensurate with experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary - guaranteed base salary and potential for both productivity and academic bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and malpractice insurance
• 20 days of vacation
• 10 days of CME
• 401k match up to 10%

Requirements

• MD, MD/PhD, DO or equivalent degree
• BC/BE Neurosurgery with completion of Pediatric Neurosurgery fellowship
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
• A track record of academic productivity and clinical excellence is required

Community

• Access to excellent public schools, with many ranked in the top 20% of the state.
• Central PA offers a mix of vibrant urban settings and charming rural/suburban communities, providing rich cultural and outdoor experiences.
• Conveniently located within a 2-hour drive of the Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore and just 3-hours from New York City and the eastern shore.

Penn State Health

• Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education and community outreach.
• The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Children's Hospital, Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Harrisburg, Pa.
• In addition, Penn State Health has more than 225 outpatient practices and employs more than 20,919 people, including more than 2,417 physicians and direct care providers.
• Penn State College of Medicine is located on the campus of the Milton S. Hershey Center and partners with Penn State Health to improve lives through research and education.

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.

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. 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.