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Retina Surgeon

Penn State HealthHershey, PennsylvaniaPosted 1mo ago·attending physician
~$505,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 5 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Ophthalmology·Full-time·FPay transparency
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Overview

The package

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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seeks a Retina Surgeon for a faculty position in Hershey, PA, offering a competitive salary and benefits within an academic department known for teaching, research, and complex ophthalmic care. The role includes participation in resident and medical student education and interaction across departments.

  • $505,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
  • Academic Faculty Practice · Academic Medical Center · Primarily outpatient with complex/subspecialty care; inpatient not explicitly stated
  • Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
  • Research expectations or opportunities indicated
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Posted pay vs real comps

$460k$505k/$508k
Physician-reported range Reported median

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

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Market context
$460,000 – $508,000
Structure
salary
$460k$505k/$508k
Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 5 verified physician submissions (state cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Penn State Health

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Facility & Community

Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Facility details
Practice setting
Academic Faculty Practice
Facility type
Academic Medical Center
Patient population
Full range of eye conditions across all ages, including pediatric patients; complex ophthalmic disease
Community snapshot
Peer median
$505k
5 reports · Pennsylvania
Active supply
1
1 in Hershey
Transparent pay
0/1
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
Academic Faculty Practice
Cost of living
98
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
+0.2
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
5 SalaryDr Ophthalmology reports in Pennsylvania show a $505,000 median.
1 active Ophthalmology roles in Pennsylvania, including 1 in Hershey; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.8/5 average job satisfaction.

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  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Inpatient / outpatient
Primarily outpatient with complex/subspecialty care; inpatient not explicitly stated
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

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First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
1 wk ago
Extraction confidence
35%
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Full description

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Retina Surgeon to become part of our team. This faculty position offers the opportunity to work in a well-established practice in Hershey, PA, where there is a growing need for top-notch ophthalmologic care.

About the Department of Ophthalmology:

Our eye and vision care experts treat the full range of eye conditions - from eye injuries to glaucoma, cataracts, retinal disease and more. 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, you get comprehensive care and personal attention from leading experts in their fields. Our ability to coordinate your care in a single location ensures you 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
  • Generous benefits that include malpractice, health insurance & CME reimbursements
  • A collaborative environment rich with diversity
  • 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
  • Rank commensurate with experience

What we're seeking:

  • MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
  • Completion of accredited training program
  • Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
  • BC/BE in ophthalmology with completion of a Retina fellowship
  • Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates

Please contact Amber Winters, MBA at awinters@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

What the Area Offers:

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.

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