Academic Pediatric Plastic​/Craniofacial Surgeon- Assistant Professor Level

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location:

Hershey, PA

Work Type:
Full Time, FTE: 1.0,

Shift: varied,

Hours:

varied.

Recruiter Contact:
Ashley Nippert, anippert.edu

Division of Plastic Surgery seeks a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Plastic Surgeon with fellowship in Pediatric Plastic Surgery or Craniofacial Surgery to join our growing academic practice. Entry-level faculty at Assistant Professor level.

Candidate with advanced training and proficiency in congenital reconstruction such as cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis and orthognathic surgery.

Opportunity to combine clinical excellence in a multidisciplinary setting with academic pursuits in research and teaching.

Team provides cleft surgery at Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, multidisciplinary craniofacial clinic and vascular anomalies clinic. Orthognathic surgery coordinated with orthodontists. Facial trauma reconstruction shared with Otolaryngology.

• Team of 9 plastic surgeons and 3 APPs
• Full spectrum plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Focus on growth of adult and pediatric plastic surgery care in the region
• Participation in education of ACGME-accredited integrated plastic surgery residency program
• Engagement in clinical and basic science research supported by well-equipped laboratory and research staff

• Competitive salary with base salary and opportunity for productivity and academic bonuses
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability and malpractice insurance
• Vacation time, paid parental and medical leave
• CME allowance and time
• Relocation assistance

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• BC/BE in Plastic Surgery with completion of fellowship in Pediatric Plastic or Craniofacial Surgery
• Ability to acquire license to practice in Pennsylvania
• Must obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
• Strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education, research/scholarly activity and an academic perspective on clinical care necessary

• Excellent public schools, many ranked in top 20% of state
• Central PA offers mix of vibrant urban settings and charming rural/suburban communities
• Convenient location within 2-hour drive of Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, Baltimore and 3-hours from New York City and eastern shore

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Benefits package includes medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program highlighting employee wellness programs, paid holidays, retirement benefits, competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and relocation assistance.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected class including disability or veteran status. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.