Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Nocturnist

AAP Colorado; Hershey, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health-Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA seeks a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist Nocturnist to provide overnight inpatient care for children undergoing cancer or hematologic treatment. The nocturnist will manage admissions, urgent evaluations, and participate in resident and fellow education, while leading evening rounds with the nursing team.

The role emphasizes a family-centered, collaborative environment with safety and excellence in pediatric care, contributing to teaching

Qualifications

• Training or adequate experience in pediatric hematology-oncology.
• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality overnight inpatient care for children undergoing cancer or hematologic treatment.
• Lead evening rounds with the nursing team for care coordination and clear communication.
• Educate residents and fellows through bedside teaching and case discussions.
• Support clinical decision-making during overnight hours and participate in safety-focused care.

Skills

Nocturnist experience

Pediatric hematology-oncology

Teaching residents & fellows

Education

MD/DO

License to practice in PA/ eligibility

Job description

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!