Frequently Asked Questions about Penn Medicine Careers

Penn Medicine is the University of Pennsylvania's clinical and academic health system. It is one of the oldest and largest academic health systems in the world, and it combines the resources of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (founded in 1765) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Penn Medicine includes the Perelman School of Medicine, the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, and the Chester County Hospital. Penn Medicine provides a wide range of services, from primary care to specialty care, from inpatient hospital care to outpatient and community-based services.

You can apply for a job at Penn Medicine by visiting their website at http://www.pennmedicine.org/careers/. Select the "Search Open Positions" option to browse and apply for open job opportunities.

Penn Medicine offers many job opportunities. To search for jobs, visit the Penn Medicine Careers website (careers.pennmedicine.org) and use the search bar to look for job openings that match your desired criteria. You can also browse through open positions by job type, department, or location.

Penn Medicine offers a wide range of job opportunities, including clinical, administrative, research, and support roles. Examples of clinical roles include physicians, nurses, and therapists. Administrative roles include financial and human resources staff, as well as IT and marketing professionals. Research opportunities include lab and clinical research scientists, and support roles consist of roles such as medical assistants, patient service representatives, and maintenance staff.

Penn Medicine offers a wide range of benefits, including: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; a retirement savings plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and access to the Penn Medicine employee assistance program.

Yes, at Penn Medicine, you must be 18 years old or older to be considered for employment.

Yes, Penn Medicine offers a variety of internship opportunities in a variety of departments. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.pennmedicine.org/careers/internships-and-fellowships.

The hiring process for Penn Medicine typically begins with submitting an online application. If the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position, they will be contacted for an initial phone screening. If selected, the applicant will be invited to participate in an in-person interview with the hiring department. After the in-person interview, the hiring department will contact the applicant to discuss the next steps. The next steps in the hiring process may include an onsite interview, background checks, drug screening, and a formal offer of employment.

Yes, Penn Medicine offers remote work opportunities to some employees. Please contact your supervisor or Human Resources for more information.

Penn Medicine does not have a formal dress code. However, it is expected that all associates dress in a neat, professional manner. This includes wearing clothing that is clean and appropriate for the work environment.

The minimum educational requirement for employment at Penn Medicine varies depending on the position. For some positions, a high school diploma or equivalent is required, while other positions may require a college degree or higher.

Yes, Penn Medicine requires a background check for employment. Depending on the position, the background check may include criminal history, credit history, employment history, and professional references.

Yes, Penn Medicine provides on-the-job training for many of its staff members. The organization has a comprehensive training program that covers topics such as patient care, safety, communication, customer service, and more.

Yes, relocation assistance is available for Penn Medicine employees. Penn Medicine offers a relocation package to help with moving expenses. This package may include a lump sum payment, reimbursement of expenses, and temporary housing assistance.

Penn Medicine employees typically receive performance reviews twice a year.

Yes, Penn Medicine offers tuition reimbursement to its employees.

According to Penn Medicine's website, the average length of employment is 4.7 years.

Yes, Penn Medicine offers a variety of medical insurance plans for their patients. These plans are provided through Penn Medicine's partner, United Healthcare. Patients can choose from a wide range of health plans that include coverage for doctor's visits, hospitalizations, prescription drugs, preventive care, and more.

Penn Medicine employees can pay via direct deposit, payroll deduction, credit or debit card, or paper check.

Yes, Penn Medicine offers vacation and sick leave to eligible employees. Vacation time is based on years of service and sick leave time accrues at a rate of one hour per every 30 hours worked.