Penn State Health

Physician Assistant - Four Diamonds Peds

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

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • NCCPA certification
  • Current Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensure
  • Preferred experience in pediatric hematology/oncology or acute pediatric settings
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide overnight inpatient coverage for pediatric hematology/oncology patients
  • Evaluate and manage acute clinical issues like fever and neutropenia
  • Perform admissions, consultations, and discharge planning as needed
  • Coordinate care with various medical teams and specialists
  • Respond to clinical changes and be involved in emergency management
  • Facilitate patient handoffs between daytime and nighttime providers
  • Document patient encounters and treatment plans per standards
  • Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Benefits

  • Predictable block scheduling for nights
  • Opportunity to work in a nationally recognized children's hospital
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Development of expertise in oncologic emergencies and pediatric management
  • Comprehensive benefits package and CME support
  • Professional development opportunities and competitive compensation
Full Job Description
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Nights
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: 5p-7a
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
Qualifications:
Physician Assistant Candidates
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • NCCPA certification
  • Current Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensure
Preferred Experience
  • Prior experience in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric critical care, emergency medicine, or other acute care pediatric settings
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to function independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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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Industry
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* Ladders Estimates

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