Physician Assistant - Four Diamonds Peds

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.525

Shift: Night

Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes

Hours: 5p-7a

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at ezechman@pennstatehealth.psu.edu 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

Why Penn State Health Children's Hospital?

Penn State Health Children's Hospital is the only children's hospital in central Pennsylvania and is recognized for providing comprehensive, family-centered care across a broad spectrum of pediatric specialties. The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is home to nationally recognized clinical, translational, and precision medicine programs and serves as a member of leading national and international research collaborations.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.