Medical Director and Associate Dean for Clinical Simulation

The Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the Penn State College of Medicine is recruiting for the role of Medical Director and Associate Dean for Clinical Simulation.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Medical Director and Associate Dean for Clinical Simulation has a strong background in relevant education theory and simulation best practices. This position provides senior strategic oversight for the Program and serves as a resource for the simulation center team. The position interfaces with the administrative director of the Simulation Center, along with other senior leadership in Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and the College of Medicine. In conjunction with the Vice Dean for Educational Affairs and the CMO of the Penn State Health System, the Medical Director and Associate Dean for Clinical Simulation will provide the vision for the future development and structure of Clinical Simulation Center within the academic health system. In collaboration with the simulation center leadership team, this individual lead complex decision-making activities that go beyond the normal operational practices of the Program.

Guidance in the execution of this role includes but is not limited to the following: instruction, assessment, research, system integration, outreach and extension, and administration. Of particular importance in this role is in the outreach and extension, re-accreditation, and research. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• MD, DO, or credentialed licensed provider. 
• Must be board certified and currently possess a license to practice in State of employment. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Certification from the Society of Simulation for Healthcare as a Certified Educator.
• Graduate of clinical simulation fellowship program.
• Experience working in a clinical simulation environment.

Penn State Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs 19,700 people systemwide.

The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, a specialty provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, in Harrisburg, Pa.; and 2,450+ physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various healthcare providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center and Hershey Endoscopy Center.

In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region.

Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $150 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research.

Community

• The area offers excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 20% 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.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter, at  pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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 perspective 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.

About Penn State Health - Physician Recruitment

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.Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania.The system includes Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa., Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital, Penn State Cancer Institute, and Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital (jointly owned), based in Hershey, Pa., as well as more than 1,300 physicians and direct care providers at 78 medical office locations. The system also has jointly owned health care providers, including Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endos...copy Center, Horizon Home Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute.Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school.

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