Family Medicine - Faculty
Job Summary:
Reading Hospital, named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals, is seeking a passionate BC/BE Family Medicine Core Faculty member for the Family Medicine Residency Program. We are also a Core Clerkship site for medical students from the Drexel University College of Medicine.
This position includes a mix of ambulatory and hospitalist medicine, working with a diverse patient population. The faculty member will also supervise residents in a nursing home setting approximately one half-day per month. Call requirements are reasonable to ensure a healthy work life balance.
Candidates must be willing and able to provide both ambulatory and hospitalist care, including leading the resident inpatient team and managing patients in the hospital on the FM service approximately 1 in every 8 weeks.
Berks County offers excellent schools, affordable homes, and many recreation and social amenities. Our community is within driving distance of Philadelphia, PA, New York City, Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC.
Reading Hospital – Family Medicine Residency
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Fast Facts – Reading Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program- 24 residents total, eight residents per year
- Long standing program: 50+ years
- Diverse faculty
- Diverse patient population
- After a long partnership with the Drexel University College of Medicine, a four-year Regional Campus was opened in West Reading in 2021
- ACGME Osteopathic recognition
- Competitive Compensation with a robust benefits package
- $5K CME Allowance
- Relocation Assistance
- Retention Bonus
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- Generous ETO Plan
Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades™ and has been ranked as one of the Top Ten Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report the second year in a row.
The Community:
Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement.
The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Reading Public Museum are considered among the best in the state. GoggleWorks is one of the nation's largest interactive community arts centers. And each year, the Berks Arts Council presents the largest jazz festival on the east coast.In addition, the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center bring some of the world’s top acts to Reading.
The great outdoors is right in your backyard, including the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, Blue Marsh Lake, French Creek State Park, and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. And you'll find lakes for boating, swimming, ice fishing, and skating. Reading also ranks fourth nationwide in minor-league sports markets, hosting our own minor league hockey (Reading Royals) and baseball (Reading Fightin’ Phils) teams.
Contact Person: Christopher DavidContact Phone Number: 570-401-4510
Contact Email: Christopher.David@towerhealth.org
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Qualifications:
- MD or DO
- Graduated from an accredited Family Medicine residency program
- BC/BE in Family Medicine
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Pennsylvania
- Open to new graduates and experienced physicians
Overview:
Tower Health is an innovative, leading health system dedicated to advancing the health and transforming the lives of the people we serve through compassionate, accessible, high quality, cost-effective healthcare. Together, our seven hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care from prevention, screening and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation.We also offer wellness programs and public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be.
Across our system, you’ll find many opportunities to build an outstanding career. With more than 14,000 team members, Tower Health offers 25 urgent care facilities and a connected network of 3,200 physicians, specialists, and providers across more than 230 convenient locations.