Penn State Health Eye Center is seeking a motivated and passionate Glaucoma Specialist to join our team. As a faculty member, you will work in a well-established practice in Hershey, PA with an ever-growing demand for high-quality ophthalmologic care.
About the Department of Ophthalmology:
As part of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine, we have a four-part mission focusing on patient care, education, research, and community outreach. As the leading multispecialty eye practice in Central Pennsylvania, our eye and vision care experts treat the full range of eye conditions. We offer a full spectrum of care for even the most complex eye disease in people of all ages, including kid-friendly eye care for children.
We use the latest approaches to diagnose and treat eye and vision problems. Because we have experts in nearly every ophthalmic subspecialty, patients receive comprehensive care and personal attention from leading experts in their fields.Our ability to coordinate care in a single location ensures our patients are being seen by the right person at the right time every time. More information found here: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/services-treatments/eye-vision.
What we're offering:
Competitive salary and generous benefits
Sign on bonus
Participation in resident and medical student education
An extraordinary program 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
Academic rank commensurate with experience
What we're seeking:
MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
Completion of accredited ophthalmology residency training program
Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
Board Eligible/Board Certified in ophthalmology
Fellowship training in Glaucoma preferred but not required
Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates
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.
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 14,500 people system wide. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; and more than 2,000 physicians and direct care providers at 127 medical office sites. Additionally, the system jointly operates variou...