Clinical Geneticist

Company: Penn State Health Physician Recruitment
Location: Hershey
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

The Penn State Health Children's Hospital is offering an exciting physician opportunity for a Clinical Geneticist at our Hershey campus. The successful candidate will join the collegial faculty of Penn State Health Childrens Hospital and the Division of Human Genetics, which is poised for an exciting period of growth under the leadership of the new Pediatrics Chair, Leslie Walker-Harding, MD, FAAP, FSAHM.
What We're Offering:

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• Rank commensurate with experience
  
• Participation in resident, fellow, and medical student education
  
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians and an outstanding array of cutting edge researchers at both the Hershey and University Park campuses
  
• Competitive salary, generous benefits, and the ability to become part of the faculty of Penn State Health Department of Pediatrics
  
• Access to the resources of the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), several advanced core research facilities, bio statistical support, Institute for Personalized Medicine, and the Pediatric Clinical Research Office with research coordinators and nurses
  
  What We're Seeking:
  
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  • Interest in clinical genetics, genomic medicine, and metabolic disorders
    
  • Must be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Genetics
    
  • Outstanding patient care qualities
    
  • A strong or growing track record of scholarship, and a commitment to excellence in education, research, and quality improvement
    
  • Vision and drive to work in state-of-the-art programs
    
    Area Highlights Include:
    Hershey, PA is often cited as one of the best places to live in America. Of course, Hershey, PA is known worldwide as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, but this is just the beginning of our story.
    Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 17,500 people systemwide.
    The system includes , and based in Hershey, Pa.; in Enola, Pa.; in Camp Hill, Pa.; in Lancaster, Pa.; in Reading, Pa.; and more than 3,000 physicians and direct care providers at 90+ unique medical office locations. Additionally, the system jointly operates various health care providers, including , Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endoscopy Center and .
    In December 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 , the Universitys 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.
    This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
    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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday Friday, emailor download ourfor more detailed steps for assistance.

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