Why Mount Nittany?

A nurse shares a laugh with a patient.Mount Nittany Medical Center and Mount Nittany Physician Group both offer a wide array of exciting professional opportunities, but there are many more reasons to consider working here.

It's an exciting time to be a part of our community! We take a holistic approach to ensure outstanding quality for both patients and our employees because we know that recruiting and retaining quality healthcare professionals is the best investment we can make in the care of our patients.

Quality of Life

The State College area offers many of the entertainment attractions of big city life at a more comfortable pace and more affordable price. The community is warm and welcoming, both inside Mount Nittany Health and out in the lovely neighborhoods, and the amenities are surprisingly impressive for a rural area. In fact, State College is ranked the fifth safest place to live in the United States.

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Quality of Care

Mount Nittany Medical Center receives consistently high marks from patients and credentialing organizations alike, which is a testament to the thoughtful management of our executive team. We foster a culture of collaboration, respect and professionalism on our campus, making for a rewarding work environment.

Additionally, Mount Nittany Health has also recently expanded its Physician Group in response to our region's need for quality primary and specialty care. Now with more than 70 employed physicians, we're committed to bringing comprehensive care to Central Pennsylvania.

We invest in the ongoing medical education of our employees in a variety of ways as well as foster educational relationships throughout the community.

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Quality of Facilities

With the expansion of the Physician Group, we're regularly adding facilities where our physicians provide care throughout Central Pennsylvania.

Plus, over the past few years, our facilities have been renovated and refurbished for patient comfort and equipped with the most advanced diagnostic and medical technology.

With the construction of the new east wing in the Medical Center, ongoing renovations in the Emergency Department and the coming comprehensive Cancer Pavilion, facilities and services available through the Medical Center are constantly improving.

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The Foundation’s 21st Annual Golf Tournament raised $150,000 for the new Cancer Center.

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