Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Nocturnist

World Oncology Network; Hershey (PA); Híbrido; USD 240.000 - 320.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Health benefits

CME funds

Tuition discount

Education opportunities

Resumo da vaga

Penn State Health’s Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Nocturnist to provide high-quality overnight inpatient care for children with cancer or hematologic conditions. The nocturnist serves as on-site physician for clinical management, admissions, and urgent evaluations, leading evening rounds with the nursing team.

Candidates MD/DO or foreign equivalent, licensed in PA or eligible, with training or experience in pediatric hematology-oncology.

Qualificações

• Training or adequate experience in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology interested in a nocturnist position.
• MD, DO, 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.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality overnight inpatient care to children with cancer or hematologic conditions.
• Lead evening rounds with the nursing team for 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 a collaborative, family-centered environment.

Conhecimentos

Pediatric hematology-oncology

Nocturnist care

Inpatient care

Residency education

Formação

MD, DO, or foreign equivalent

Descrição da vaga

Penn State Health – Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes

Hours: Varied

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology is seeking a Pediatric Hematologist‑Oncologist Nocturnist. The Pediatric Hematology‑Oncology Nocturnist will provide high‑quality overnight inpatient care to children undergoing treatment for cancer or hematologic conditions, serving as the dedicated on‑site physician for clinical management, admissions, and urgent evaluations. 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!