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Student Health Physician

Family Medicine Above average in Family MedicineNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$199k-$308k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Application Instructions

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Position Specifics​

Join a team dedicated to supporting the health, wellness, and success of Penn State students.

University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Student Health Physician (Primary Care Physician) to provide high-quality medical care in a dynamic collegiate healthcare environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student well-being through comprehensive primary care services while working as part of a collaborative and supportive healthcare team.

Position Summary

University Health Services (UHS) invites applications for a full-time Student Health Physician (Primary Care Physician). Responsibilities include clinical assessment and treatment for acute illnesses, injuries, chronic problems, preventive care, and health counseling.

UHS remains committed to advancing student wellness while creating community, access, and belonging for all Penn State students. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, electronic medical record knowledge, and outpatient primary care experience, with college health experience preferred.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, year-round position with some Saturday shifts during the fall and spring semesters. There is no overnight or weekend call.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Outpatient primary care experience
  • College health experience
  • Knowledge of electronic medical records
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why Penn State University Health Services?

Join University Health Services and help foster a healthy, supportive campus community while providing exceptional care to Penn State students. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the health and well-being of a diverse student population while practicing in a collegial environment that values collaboration, access, and exceptional patient care.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) 8+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: Licensed Physician - Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Background Checks/Clearances

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U. S.

Salary & Benefits

  • The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $198,756.00 - $308,040.00.
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive primary care services, including clinical assessment and treatment for acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions. They will also perform preventive care and health counseling to support the well-being of a diverse student population.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree and possess at least 8 years of relevant experience. A valid Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine physician license is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Student Health Physician at Penn State University a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,252 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$275k (80 salary observations; 191 listings), vs ~$265k nationally (2,726 salary observations; 5,956 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$253k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $260k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Family Medicine

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Robust Retirement Plans
Substantial Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time)
75% Tuition Discount for Employees and Eligible Spouses/Children