On behalf of the Department of Pediatrics at Penn State Health, CareerPhysician, LLC, the leader in academic child health executive search and leadership development, is leading a national effort to identify a transformational and innovative leader to serve as the next Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology in Hershey, PA.

The selected Chief will be charged with strategically expanding the clinical footprint for the division by developing programs and improving efficiency in the clinics, while also fostering an environment that enhances faculty opportunities for scholarly achievements in research and education. The department is committed to faculty growth with fiscal support to add two physician faculty (excluding the Chief) as well as two advanced practice providers.  

Opportunity Highlights:

• This is a tenured track eligible position for physician leaders who qualify and are eligible for the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Join a growing team of 6 full-time providers, and a full complement of ancillary staff including 4 diabetic educators, 2 endocrine nurses, 2 dieticians, social workers, and administrative staff.
• Penn State Health Children’s Hospital which features an infusion center and the only level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
• Boundless opportunities to develop focused clinics based on specific endocrine issues (e.g., bone health), or take part in multidisciplinary clinics (e.g., long-term survivors of childhood cancer). In addition, the division has adequate patient volume and willing collaborators to expand specialty clinics in “Diabetes variants” (e.g., MODY, medical diabetes, CF related diabetes, Muscular dystrophy related diabetes), “Endocrine aspects of genetic conditions” (e.g., new treatments for Prader Willi and achondroplasia, management of children with Klinefelters and Turners), and “Gender Health” which (given the current political environment) would focus on the differences of sexual differentiation.
• Divisional strengths include: modern and well-maintained facilities and clinics, superb faculty and ancillary support, novel diabetes education program, outstanding collaborations with peers in a multi-disciplinary clinic environment and on-site stimulation testing performed at the hospital’s infusion center.
• The current wait times for new patients is 48 days and wait times for return/follow-up patients is 90 days.
• Innovation through technology: Future opportunity to leverage the recently implemented Epic EHR system, with the potential to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence for clinical and research advancements.
• The department is prepared to support a strong and highly competitive compensation and resource package to adequately support the selected Chief’s vision to ensure both parties the very best opportunity to achieve success.
• Hershey offers suburban living and a family centric community and culture. Residents enjoy easy access to regional metros, including Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore and New York City, all within a 2 ½ hour drive or train ride.
• Home to more than just world-famous chocolate, Hershey offers top-ranked public schools, a reasonable cost of living, low crime rates, and a growing culinary and wine scene—all set amid stunning natural beauty. The area features extensive nature trails, scenic parks, and close proximity to both the Appalachian Trail and the Susquehanna River.

Requirements:

• Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Endocrinology
• Minimum 5 years of pediatric endocrinology experience
• Academic rank of Associate or Full Professor
• Proven leadership experience in an academic healthcare environment
• A strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education and research/scholarly activity is necessary

For more details about this opportunity, or if you would like to recommend an individual(s) who exemplifies the qualities we are seeking in a candidate, please contact Jennifer Weimer, jennifer@careerphysician.com. All inquiries will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.

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 perspective 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.

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