Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Health and the Penn State College of Medicine are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Neuro-Oncologist to direct our medical Neuro-Oncology program at Penn State Health’s flagship institution, the M. S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. As a Neuro-Oncologist at Penn State Health you will join the Division of Neuro-Oncology and Skull Base Surgery within the Department of Neurosurgery and work closely with Penn State Health’s Cancer Institute, a full-service, comprehensive cancer center. This is a full-time academic position with an academic appointment commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care, a passion for education, and a desire to pursue cutting-edge research, including clinical trials. The ability to work collaboratively is essential. The primary academic appointment for this position is within Neurosurgery with an additional appointment in the Cancer Institute, as Co-Director of Neurooncology. The opportunity for a joint appointment in Neurology and/or Medicine as appropriate is also available.

Position Highlights

• The Penn State Department of Neurosurgery consists of seven clinical divisions covering all the major subspecialty areas of neurosurgery and is the only academic neurosurgical practice in South Central PA.
• The Division of Neuro-Oncology & Skull Base Surgery includes three fellowship trained neuro-oncology and skull base surgeons and two medical neuro-oncologists, as well as a dedicated clinical cancer nurse and two advanced practice providers.
• Collaborate with a team of dedicated specialists in Neurosurgery, Neuropathology, Neuroradiology, Neuroophthalmology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology.
• Opportunities to mentor and teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Support for research and innovation with infrastructure for clinical trials through the Clinical Research Office of the Penn State Neuroscience Institute.
• Extensive biorepository with a dedicated coordinator.
• Lead the continued growth and development of a world class program in neuro-oncology.

PSH Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (PSMSHMC) is the only locally based academic medical center in central Pennsylvania. The 619-bed medical center provides adults and children advanced patient-focused care for cancer, heart, vascular and neurological conditions. It is Pennsylvania’s only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center for both children and adults. Neurosurgery and Neurology at PSMSHMC are ranked in the top 50 nationally by US News with the Neurosurgery program ranked in the top 100 globally by Newsweek.

PSH Cancer Institute
Based on the campus of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa., Penn State Cancer Institute is committed to fighting cancer on every front: through education and prevention, early detection and diagnosis, effective treatment and survivorship programs. Clinical services are offered in Hershey and at two other locations in central Pennsylvania - State College, Pa., through a partnership with Mount Nittany Health and Reading, Pa., at Penn State Health St. Joseph. Penn State Health Cancer Center is a Member of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary - guaranteed base salary and potential for both productivity and academic bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and malpractice insurance
• 20 days of vacation
• 10 days of CME
• 401k match up to 10%

Requirements

• MD, MD/PhD, DO or equivalent degree
• BC/BE Neurology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, or Radiation Oncology with completion of a Neuro-Oncology fellowship
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
• A track record of clinical excellence is required

Community
South central Pennsylvania is an exceptional combination of rural, suburban and city living which affords exceptional culture opportunities. With a low cost of living and excellent public schools, it’s a great place to call home. For the outdoors enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking, biking, rowing, skiing, and hunting. For sports lovers, we are home to the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, the Washington Nationals AA Baseball’s Harrisburg Senators, and the Williams Grove Speedway. We are within a 2-hour drive to weekend destinations such as the Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore, and only a 3-hour drive from New York City and the eastern shore.

For more information, please contact:
Kevin M. Cockroft, MD, MSc
Professor and Chair, Neurosurgery
c/o Ashley Nippert, Physician Recruiter
anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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.

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