Advance Your Pediatric Palliative Medicine Career With Penn State Health | Competitive Comp, Exclusive Benefits + More

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Section of Pediatric Palliative Care – Hummingbird Program is seeking a full-time Pediatric Palliative Medicine Physician to join their dynamic team here in Hershey, PA!

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What we’re seeking:

1. We are seeking someone trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Pediatric palliative medicine-specific training preferred.
2. M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
3. Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania BC/BE
4. Someone interested in teaching and collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork.
5. An interest in research would be supported but is not required.

Our Hummingbird Program is a group of:

1. 1 full time physician
2. 1 full-time Nurse Practitioner
3. 1 full-time Nurse Coordinator (RN)
4. 1 full-time Counselor
5. Excellent administrative support

We provide:

1. Multidisciplinary palliative care services for patients with serious, life-limiting conditions, from the perinatal period through adolescence/young adulthood
2. Inpatient and outpatient consultations and follow-up
3. Symptom management, psychological and emotional support, goals of care discussions, advance care planning, facilitation of family and medical team meetings involving complex medical decision-making
4. Post-PICU sedation medication weaning for medically complex children
5. Hospice referral and end-of-life medical management
6. Grief support and bereavement follow-up
7. Education for families and health care providers
8. Debriefing and support for health care providers

Opportunity highlights:

1. Competitive salary, productivity bonuses, and generous benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)
2. CME time and funds
3. Collaborative environment rich with diversity
4. Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
5. Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
6. A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
7. Rank commensurate with experience
8. Participation in resident and medical student education
9. LTD and Life insurance, and so much more

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.

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.

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.