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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Elizabethtown
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter: Please contact Amber Winters at awinters@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is offering an exciting opportunity for a primary care researcher. The Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA seeks applicants for a clinical faculty researcher. The Department has research expertise in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection; Health Services Research; Clinical Trials; Practice Transformation; Chronic Disease; Pain and Addiction.

We promote a collaborative clinical research environment. The ideal candidate must have experience writing grant proposals, designing and conducting research projects, including clinical trials, developing research methodology, data collection and management, generation and interpretation of analytic reports; and implementation of quality control measures.

The candidate must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both oral and written) skills.

This position is a tenure-track faculty position.

What we're offering:

• Competitive salary and generous benefits
• A collaborative environment rich with diversity
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
• Rank commensurate with experience

What we're seeking:

• MD, DO, PhD, PsyD, or foreign equivalent
• Completion of accredited training program
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• BC/BE in family medicine
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
• Demonstrated primary care/interdisciplinary research experience

What the Area Offers:

Central PA is rich in history and offers a diverse culture. Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Nearby mountains host various ski slopes and the Appalachian Trail and rambling rivers are in our backyard, offering many outdoor activities for all seasons. Conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC, the area is rich with activity and is waiting for you to explore.

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.

About Penn State Health - Physician Recruitment

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.Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania.The system includes Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa., Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital, Penn State Cancer Institute, and Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital (jointly owned), based in Hershey, Pa., as well as more than 1,300 physicians and direct care providers at 78 medical office locations. The system also has jointly owned health care providers, including Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endos...copy Center, Horizon Home Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute.Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school.

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