Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

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

The Department of Family & Community Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a core residency faculty member in diverse Reading, PA.

This faculty position will serve as a key member of residency faculty, assisting the Program Director and Associate Program Director in the successful development, operation, and continuous improvement of the behavioral health and wellness curriculum for the Family Medicine Residency Program. Scope of work includes didactic and seminars, direct observation and precepting of residents, resident recruitment, and facilitation of a learning network to implement the Program's participation in learning collaboratives.

Our Family and Community Medicine department provides time-sensitive acute and chronic primary care that is comprehensive, compassionate, coordinated and high-quality. We provide a safe, cost-effective environment that is patient-centered for the entire community. Faculty participate in resident and medical student education and have opportunities for research and scholarship. Clinical opportunities include both outpatient and inpatient experiences tailored to the applicant's professional interests.

Please contact Amber Winters at hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

What We're Offering:

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package that includes malpractice, health insurance & CME reimbursements
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• A high-quality department 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
• Experienced Family Medicine colleagues and collaborative leadership
• Rank commensurate with experience
• Ability to enhance and lead resident wellness and behavioral health curriculum.

What We're Seeking:

• Must have PsyD or PhD (doctoral degree in behavioral health), or foreign equivalent
• Ability to acquire license in the State of Pennsylvania in appropriate field
• Advanced individual and group counseling skills are required
• Strong knowledge of medical education, social determinants of health, professionalism, wellness, diversity equity inclusion and belonging preferred
• Experience working with Family Medicine residents preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

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.

About Penn State Health:
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children's Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, a specialty provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,450+ physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various healthcare providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center and Hershey Endoscopy Center.

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 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.