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Oral Surgeon - Otolaryngology-Dental

Penn State Health logoPenn State HealthHershey, PAPRNPosted 2mo ago

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About the job

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.1

Shift: Day

Hours: Varied

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Ashley Nippert at anippert@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

The Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking an exceptional Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join our vibrant and growing team.

Position Highlights

  • Provide comprehensive surgical care for a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions, including extractions, trauma, sleep surgery, TMJ, oral rehabilitation, and implant-based reconstruction.
  • Collaborate closely with dental specialists, physicians and surgeons across disciplines, and dedicated support staff to deliver outstanding hospital-based care.
  • Engage actively in the education of students, residents, and fellows.
  • Access robust research resources and support to advance academic and clinical innovation.
  • Help shape the future of patient care while supporting our mission to improve the health and well-being of our communities.
  • Academic appointment available at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive guaranteed base salary with opportunities for productivity and academic bonuses.
  • CME time and allowance.
  • Generous vacation, paid parental leave, and medical leave.
  • Relocation support.
  • Comprehensive malpractice coverage.

Requirements

  • DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited dental program.
  • Completion of an accredited Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) residency program.
  • Eligibility for Pennsylvania dental licensure.
  • Ability to obtain required federal and state narcotics certifications.

Community

  • 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.
  • Excellent public schools with many ranked in the top 20% in the state.
  • Located within 2 hours of weekend destinations such as the Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore and only 3 hours from New York City and beach destinations.

For more information, please contact:

David Goldenberg MD, FACS

Professor and Chair

Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Penn State College of Medicine

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

500 University Drive, P.O. Box 850, MC H091

Hershey, PA 17033

Phone: 717-531-8946

Fax: 717-531-6160

dgoldenberg@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
  • Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported with Relocation Assistance (if eligible) , Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

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.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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