Penn State Health

Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeon

Penn State Health$300K — $350K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent degree
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Otolaryngology with Head and Neck fellowship completion
  • Experience in managing a wide spectrum of head and neck surgical oncology cases
  • Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania medical practice license
  • Must be eligible for federal and state narcotics certificates

Responsibilities

  • Join a division consisting of six head and neck surgeons
  • Evaluate and treat over 500 new cancer patients annually
  • Perform various surgical procedures including free and pedicled flaps
  • Participate in the growing clinical trial portfolio
  • Collaborate with multiple specialties including neurosurgery and oncology
  • Involve in education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows
  • Contribute to an interdisciplinary team environment to enhance patient care

Benefits

  • 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents through Penn State's Grant-in-Aid program
  • Competitive salary with productivity and academic bonus potential
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • 20 days of vacation plus additional paid leave
  • CME allowance of 10 days
  • Relocation assistance offered
  • 401k match up to 10%
Full Job Description
Invest in Your Future and Theirs:
Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Ashley Nippert at [email protected] for additional information.

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Health, is seeking a fellowship-trained Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeon to join our growing faculty. The ideal individual will have a solid technical background, an interest in continued academic and professional growth, and an ability to work well and collegially in an interdisciplinary team.

Position Highlights:

  • Join a division of 6 head and neck surgeons and a department of 17 full-time physicians, 2 dentists, 15 advanced practice providers, 12 audiologists, and 28 speech-language pathologists
  • Division sees over 500 new cancer patients per year and over 1200 new patient visits and performs 50 free flaps and 20-30 pedicled flaps on average per year
  • Strong referral base from the surrounding region: Lancaster, Reading, Lebanon Veterans Hospital, Gettysburg, and Harrisburg
  • Growing clinical trial portfolio with sponsored and co-op trials
  • Fleet of da Vinci robots in the Penn State Health system, including da Vinci SP
  • Collaborative care with neurosurgery, dermatology, and Mohs surgeons, plastic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, medical oncology, and radiation oncology
  • Participation in medical student, resident, and fellow education
  • Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level, dependent on qualifications


Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary - guaranteed base salary with opportunity for both productivity and academic bonuses
  • Relocation assistance
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and malpractice insurance
  • 20 days of vacation plus paid parental and medical leave
  • CME - 10 days allowance
  • PSU tuition discount
  • 401k match up to 10%


Position Requirements:

  • M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent degree
  • BC/BE Otolaryngology and completion of a Head and Neck fellowship
  • Experience treating a wide spectrum of head and neck surgical oncology
  • Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
  • Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates


This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

About Penn State Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania. It is part of Penn State University and includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute. The health system provides a full range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Penn State Health is committed to advancing medical research and education, and is home to the Penn State College of Medicine.
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