Staff Physician - Pediatrics Critical Care

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

nPenn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC

nLocation: US:PA: Hershey

nWork Type: PRN

nFTE: 0.12

nShift: Varied

nHours: Varied

nRecruiter Contact: Please contact Kristen Brannen at (//%7BRecruiterEmailAddress%7D) for additional information.

nThe Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at The Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, and the Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital in Hershey, PA, is currently seeking a PRN Pediatric Critical Care Physician to join the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.

nThe Department of Pediatrics and Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine are committed to excellent clinical care, quality and safety, education, and research.

nApplications will be accepted until the position is filled.

nnnThe clinical program encompasses an 18-bed high acuity multidisciplinary pediatric intensive care unit, which includes an integrated Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit. (There is an adjacent 18 bed Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit which allows for expansion of critical care services as needed)

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nnThe pediatric critical care service provides care for patients in a number of clinical programs including cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, level 1 trauma, solid organ and stem cell transplantation, and ECMO.

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nnHighly specialized collaborative care in the PICU and Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit is provided by subspecialty-trained physicians, critical care fellows, advance practice providers and dedicated nursing and respiratory therapy staff.

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nnThe Division sponsors both a Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship and Advance Practice Providers Program. The fellowship, advanced practice provider program, pediatric residency, and subspecialty residencies, along with the adjacent College of Medicine provides a vast array of educational opportunities.

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nnPenn State Children’s Hospital and the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine are active participants in Virtual PICU, Vizient, and the Solutions for Patient Safety. VPS data has consistently demonstrated that patients admitted to our ICU have a very high severity of illness and a standardized PRISM 3 mortality ratio persistently lower than the VPS comparison / reference group.

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nnThe Children’s Hospital, Division of Pediatric Critical Care, contiguous Medical School, and Penn State’s Main Campus offer a number of excellent opportunities to collaboratively perform research. Our critical care division is an active member of The Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators (PALISI) Network and Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network. Members of the Division participate in multicenter clinical research trials in brain injury, lung injury, sepsis, and pharmacology. The Department of Pediatrics and College of Medicine are committed to supporting the development of young pediatric investigators.

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nnFaculty members are encouraged and supported to develop areas of interest and professional growth. This position is open to applicants at all academic levels. Beautiful surroundings, affordable housing and excellent schools provide a superior environment for life outside the workplace. Opportunity Benefits:

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nnCompetitive salary and benefits

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nnThe position includes faculty appointment at Penn State College of Medicine. Academic rank will be awarded based upon the career stage and development of the candidate.

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nnSign-on bonus and relocation assistance

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nnCME time and funds

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nnLTD and Life insurance, and so much more!

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nnPenn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents Area Highlights Hershey is located near Harrisburg (our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent, nationally-ranked public schools. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization. Interested applicants, please send CV to Kristen Brannen at (//%7BRecruiterEmailAddress%7D) About Penn State Health: Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 18,000 people systemwide.The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, an 89-bed psychiatric hospital in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,450+ physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various healthcare providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center and Hershey Endoscopy Center.In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region.Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $150 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research. Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital is the top-rated and most comprehensive children’s hospital between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, fully equipped to treat the most severely ill or injured children with both the highest-level neonatal intensive care unit and a Level I pediatric trauma center. Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital physicians and nurses provide a full spectrum of support and highly specialized care to infants, children and adolescents. Located on the campus of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa., the children’s hospital delivers exceptional care for children, including advanced treatments for complex medical conditions like heart disease and cancer. Our patients benefit from the highest quality of care, close to home. Beyond the hospital, child-friendly facilities provide access to expert pediatric specialty services within communities throughout the region. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH? Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

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nnBe Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.

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nnBe Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.

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nnBe Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

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nnBe Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

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nnBe Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible) , Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation. YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. 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.

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n nPosition Staff Physician - Pediatrics Critical Care

nLocation US:PA: Hershey | Physician | PRN

nReq ID

Worksite address

hershey, PA, 17033, US

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