What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Physician - Radiologist – Abdominal Imaging General Diagnostic Radiology position at Penn State Health?
Staff Physician - Radiologist – Abdominal Imaging General Diagnostic Radiology
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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location : US : PA : Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.0
Shift : Varied
Hours : 8
Recruiter Contact : Please contact Anderson B. Smith at asmith50@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Radiologist – Abdominal Imaging
The Department of Radiology at the Penn State University College of Medicine is seeking a full-time subspecialty trained Abdominal Imaging candidate in the Division of Diagnostic Radiology. Primary duties for this position will include interpreting abdominal imaging studies, including plain film, CT, MRI, and US, including transplant US and contrast enhanced ultrasound. The division also performs fluoroscopic guided GI / GU examinations with assistance from physician and radiology assistants. The successful candidate will join our group of 52 academic faculty and 28 community practice radiologists in a growing academic health system. This is a non-tenure position and awarded academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
A passion for teaching is essential as the education of our medical students, 28 residents, fellows, and staff is a core value of our program. The Department supports an education curriculum specialist to mentor faculty in teaching and develop scholarship in radiology education. There is opportunity for innovative clinical research through collaboration with an interdisciplinary lung cancer screening program and the Division of Radiology Innovation and Value Enhancement (DRIVE), supporting informatics, data analytics, and outcomes research. DRIVE has two full-time data analysts and works with our central data team to provide advanced data mining and analysis support for healthcare innovation and investigator-initiated research projects.
The Department has state of the art diagnostic imaging and interventional equipment including four 128 slice Siemens Flash CT scanners with CT fluoro capability, four Siemens 3.0 T clinical MRI scanners, and an additional 3T Prisma MRI unit housed in the MRI Core facility that is used for clinical research.
- Competitive salary, productivity bonuses, and generous benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)
- CME time and funds
- Collaborative environment rich with diversity
- Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
- A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
- Rank commensurate with experience
- Participation in resident and medical student education
- LTD and Life insurance, and so much more
- Flexible, hybrid work-life balance
- Opportunity for internal moonlighting
What We're Seeking :
Area highlights :
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. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization.
About Penn State Health :
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 18,000 people systemwide. 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, an 89-bed psychiatric hospital 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. In 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 Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s 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.
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