Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Nocturnist

Penn State Health Physician Recruitment; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount for employees

CME time and funds

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

401K

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Penn State Health’s Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology seeks a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Nocturnist to lead evening rounds, coordinate care, and teach residents and fellows overnight. The role emphasizes family-centered, safe, compassionate, and excellent patient care within a collaborative team.

MD/DO or foreign equivalent required; PA license ability is needed. Research interest is supported but not required, with opportunities for growth and teaching across a nationally reputed

Qualifications

• Training or experience in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.
• Ability to acquire PA license.
• Interest in research is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead evening rounds with nursing team to ensure clear communication and care coordination.
• Participate in resident and fellow education through bedside teaching and case discussions.
• Support clinical decision-making during overnight hours in pediatric oncology care.

Skills

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Nocturnist experience

Clinical education

Education

M.D./D.O. or foreign equivalent

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health Children's Hospital Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology is seeking a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Nocturnist

This role includes leading evening rounds with the nursing team to ensure clear communication, care coordination, and early identification of changes in patient status. The nocturnist will also participate actively in resident and fellow education through bedside teaching, case discussions, and support of clinical decision‑making during overnight hours. As a key member of the pediatric oncology care team, the nocturnist fosters a collaborative, family‑centered environment that upholds safety, compassion, and excellence in care.

Who we are:

• We are a division of 14 physicians (12 full time), 5 NP/PA's, and one psychologist
• Our division has a full complement of ancillary staff including excellent administrative support, social workers, dietician/nutritionist, 8 nurse coordinators and 10 clinical research staff.
• Our hematology clinical programs include a state-supported sickle cell program, hemophilia treatment center, young women's bleeding clinic, and hemostasis/thrombosis clinic.
• Our clinical oncology programs include expertise in treating leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors as well as specialized programs for neurofibromatosis, genetic predisposition syndromes, neuro‑oncology, survivorship, and adolescent/young adult (AYA) oncology
• We have an outpatient clinic connected to the pediatric infusion center in the Penn State Children's Hospital and outreach clinics in Reading and Lancaster
• Our patients our hospitalized in an 18-bed Pediatric Hematology-Oncology unit in the Penn State Children's Hospital
• Our clinical and research efforts are supported by Four Diamonds, the Children's Miracle Network and the Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation

What we're seeking:

• Training or with adequate experience in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology interested in a nocturnist position.
• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania BC/BE
• An interest in research would be supported but is not required.

Opportunity highlights:

• Competitive salary, productivity bonuses, and generous benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)
• CME time and funds
• A collaborative environment rich with diversity
• Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
• A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
• Rank commensurate with experience
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• LTD and Life insurance, and so much more!

Community highlights:

Our Children's Hospital is in Hershey PA near Harrisburg (Our state capital) and is a safe, family-friendly location, with access to excellent public schools. Hershey, PA, our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization.

About Penn State Health:

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 18,000 people systemwide.

The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, an 89-bed psychiatric hospital in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,450+ physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various healthcare providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center and Hershey Endoscopy Center.

In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region.

Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University's medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $150 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research.

Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital is the top-rated and most comprehensive children's hospital between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, fully equipped to treat the most severely ill or injured children with both the highest-level neonatal intensive care unit and a Level I pediatric trauma center. Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital physicians and nurses provide a full spectrum of support and highly specialized care to infants, children and adolescents. Located on the campus of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa., the children's hospital delivers exceptional care for children, including advanced treatments for complex medical conditions like heart disease and cancer. Our patients benefit from the highest quality of care, close to home. Beyond the hospital, child-friendly facilities provide access to expert pediatric specialty services within communities throughout the region.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

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