Level I Trauma Center Seeking Trauma, Acute Care and Critical Care Surgeon

The Division of Trauma, Acute Care and Critical Care Surgery at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine is seeking additional full-time academic Trauma, Acute Care and Critical Care surgeons to join an expanding team. The Division is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and is restructuring clinical coverage responsibilities to focus on physician wellness and optimal work-life balance.
Successful candidates should be outstanding clinicians and energetic educators who are interested in clinical, quality improvement, and/or education research. Responsibilities will include coverage of the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery service, providing surgical critical care in our 30-bed Surgical Critical Care Unit, research, graduate medical education and elective general surgery. Interpersonal skills and teaching ability are vitally important.
What we’re offering
Successful applicant will join a growing team of 10 highly collaborative and collegial faculty physicians. We are backed by the resources of one of the leading academic medical centers in the nation and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to join the only medical facility in Pennsylvania to be accredited as both an adult and pediatric Level 1 trauma center.
The Division of Trauma, Acute Care and Critical Care Surgery is responsible for the management of emergency general surgery for the institution and there exists potential to develop an elective practice as well.
The Division has ongoing DOD-funded research as well as an active clinical research program.
In addition to leading an expanding global surgery program, the Division offers Fellowships in Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
Appointment at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, dependent on qualifications
What we’re seeking
M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
BC/BE Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
A strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education and research/scholarly activity is necessary.
Community
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 affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, museums, farmers markets 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.
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 anequalopportunityand 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.
Contact Information
Ashley Nippert, CPRP
Physician Recruiter
Penn State Health
[email protected]
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