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Family and Community Medicine

Academic Core Faculty Physician

Penn State Health Hershey, PA

At Penn State Health, our culture is centered on our core values respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence . These values guide everything we do, reflecting our commitment to compassionate, excellent service and care for our patients, community, and each other. Joining our team means being part of a healthcare environment that embodies the best in the profession.

The Department of Family & Community Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is currently recruiting a Behavioral Health faculty member in Hershey, PA.

The Behavioral Health faculty member will support the directors of the Family and Community Medicine Residency Program, which includes 24 residents. Responsibilities include developing the behavioral health components of the residency program, including wellness and behavioral health curriculum.

The successful candidate will join a team of over 100 providers across ten regional practice sites. Our facilities offer a clean, friendly, fast-paced, and busy clinical environment, fostering collaboration among various specialty service lines. Faculty members participate in resident and medical student education and have opportunities for research and scholarship. Clinical duties include outpatient and inpatient experiences tailored to professional interests.

Please contact Amber Winters at awinters@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for more information.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits including malpractice, health insurance, and CME reimbursements
• A collaborative, diverse environment
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• A high-quality department with a national reputation for teaching, research, and patient care
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians and participation in innovative educational approaches
• Rank commensurate with experience
• Support for your passion for patient care and a collaborative, diverse environment
• Collaborative leadership and experienced Family Medicine colleagues
• Support to participate in the STFM Residency Faculty Fundamentals Certificate Program and Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellowship

What Were Seeking:

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania medical license
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Advanced counseling skills (individual and group)
• Knowledge of medical education, social determinants of health, professionalism, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with Family Medicine residents or medical students

About the Area:

Central PA offers rich history and diverse culture, with neighborhoods that feature a reasonable cost of living. Enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and river recreation. The area is conveniently close to major cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC, providing ample opportunities for exploration.

About Penn State Health:

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving central Pennsylvania, including Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Childrens Hospital, Penn State Cancer Institute, and others. The system employs over 2,000 physicians and care providers across more than 100 locations. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

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