Penn State Health

Physician Assistant - Four Diamonds Pediatrics

Penn State Health • $90K — $110K *
Hershey, PA 17033In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant Program or equivalent degree program
  • National Certification in the relevant state or reciprocity state
  • Licensure to practice in the state of employment
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

  • Provide overnight inpatient coverage for pediatric hematology/oncology patients
  • Evaluate and manage acute clinical concerns and oncologic emergencies
  • Perform admissions, consultations, and discharge planning
  • Coordinate care with healthcare teams and subspecialists
  • Respond to critical clinical changes and stabilize patients
  • Facilitate patient handoffs between daytime and nighttime providers
  • Document patient encounters per institutional standards

Benefits

  • Predictable overnight schedule with block scheduling
  • Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized children's hospital
  • Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Scope to develop expertise in pediatric hematologic conditions
  • Comprehensive benefits package including CME support and professional development
Full Job Description
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: 8-5pm Monday - Friday
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at [email protected] for additional information.

Position Highlights

  • Dedicated overnight schedule with predictable block scheduling
  • Practice within a nationally recognized academic children's hospital
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pediatric oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, critical care, infectious diseases, surgery, radiology, and supportive care services
  • Manage a diverse patient population including children with leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors, brain tumors, sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, and other complex hematologic conditions
  • Opportunity to develop expertise in oncologic emergencies and acute pediatric inpatient management
  • Competitive compensation package with nocturnist differential
  • Comprehensive benefits package, CME support, and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Provide overnight inpatient coverage for pediatric hematology/oncology patients inclusive of inpatients and home patient calls
  • Evaluate and manage acute clinical concerns, including fever and neutropenia, pain crises, transfusion reactions, oncologic emergencies, chemotherapy-related toxicities, and other urgent conditions
  • Perform admissions, consultations, cross-coverage assessments, and discharge planning as appropriate
  • Coordinate care with attending physicians, fellows, residents, nursing teams, and subspecialty consultants
  • Respond to rapid clinical changes and participate in emergency management and stabilization of critically ill patients
  • Facilitate safe and effective patient handoffs between daytime and nighttime providers
  • Document patient encounters and treatment plans in accordance with institutional standards
  • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and educational initiatives within the division


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of employment
  • National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification


Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania. It is part of Penn State University and includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children's Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute. The health system provides a full range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Penn State Health is committed to advancing medical research and education, and is home to the Penn State College of Medicine.
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