Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon Job at Penn State Health in State College

Location: US:PA:State College
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied due to call coverage, OR and clinic
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Savannah Stauffer at sstauffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

Penn State Health Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

Located in State College, PA

The Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full-time BE/BC fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Sports Medicine physician. This position will be located in State College, PA.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a collegial, patient-focused group with a rich history of providing great care to the community. We are looking for a motivated team player to join a team that consists of four orthopaedic surgeons, four primary care sports medicine physicians, two physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, one surgical podiatrist, and five advanced practice providers.

In conjunction with the other physicians in the group, this position will also be assigned athletic team physician coverage of a portion of the Pennsylvania State University – main campus Division 1 intercollegiate athletic sports team and athletes. Additionally, this position will also manage community patients with general orthopaedic needs and participate in orthopaedic call coverage at Mt. Nittany Medical Center in State College, PA.

The qualified candidate will be a full-time faculty member of the Penn State Health Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, and hold an academic rank within the Penn State College of Medicine.

What we’re seeking:

• Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• BE/BC in Orthopaedics
• Fellowship training in Sports Medicine
• Excellent patient care abilities and interest in teaching as well as participation in clinical research

What we offer:

• Outstanding academic orthopaedic residency program and four fellowship training programs in Orthopaedic Foot/Ankle, Orthopaedic Trauma, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, and PCP Sports Medicine with a national reputation.
• Highly collaborative culture
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
• Opportunity to collaborate in orthopaedic related research
• Faculty rank commensurate with experience
• Competitive salary and generous benefits

What the Area Offers:

State College, PA is home to Pennsylvania State University & University Park, which is the largest campus in the Penn State system. If you’ve never visited, State College is more than just a quintessential college town. It is vibrant with exciting nightlife, great shopping, many options for arts & culture, and a diverse array of restaurants. Nestled at the base of Mount Nittany, State College is a unique and wonderful combination of small town charm and college town action that makes it no surprise that this area of central Pennsylvania is known as “Happy Valley.”

For immediate consideration, please contact:

Wayne J. Sebastianelli, M.D.
Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Penn State Health Medical Group-Centre County Region
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, University Park Regional Campus
Director of Athletic Medicine for Pennsylvania State University
Email: wsebastianelli@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Phone: 814-235-4775

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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