Description

Penn State Health

Medical Neuro-Oncologist

Hershey, PA

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The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine is seeking candidates for a Fulltime Medical Neuro-Oncologist.

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Opportunity Details

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• Join highly ranked Neurosurgery program known for outstanding clinical care, innovative research, collaborative faculty, and established neurosurgical training programs.
• Position is within the Division of Neuro-Oncology and Skull Base Surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery.
• The Division includes three fellowship trained neuro-oncology and skull base surgeons and three medical neuro-oncologists. Dedicated clinical cancer nurse and APP. Excellent support services/departments including dedicated Neuropathology, Neuroradiology, Neuroophthalmology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology.
• Will serve as a mentor for residents in the Penn State Neurosurgery residency program.
• Benefits Include: Vacation time, 10 days of CME, 401k match up to 10%
• Rank commensurate with experience

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Requirements

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• MD, MD/PhD, DO or equivalent degree
• BC/BE Neurology, Neurosurgery, or 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

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Community

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• The area offers excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 100 in the state.
• Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, museums, farmers markets and fine dining.
• For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands.
• Located within a short train ride or drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore.

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For more information, please contact:

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Kevin M. Cockroft, MD, MSc

Professor and Chair, Neurosurgery

c/o Ashley Nippert, Physician Recruiter

anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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Applications may be submitted at the following link, https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/medical-neuro-oncologist.

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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.