Pediatric Oncology Overnight Physician Assistant

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nocturnist differential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey, PA is seeking a Physician Assistant for overnight inpatient coverage in pediatric hematology/oncology. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex oncologic and hematologic conditions in children, including admissions, consults, and discharge planning.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a structured academic medical center, with opportunities for professional development and CME support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification is required.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient coverage for pediatric hematology/oncology patients including inpatients and home calls.
• Evaluate and manage acute clinical concerns such as fever, neutropenia, pain crises, transfusion reactions, oncologic emergencies, and chemotherapy toxicities.
• 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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Independence

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Current Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility

Job description

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey, PA is seeking a Physician Assistant for overnight inpatient coverage in pediatric hematology/oncology. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex oncologic and hematologic conditions in children, including admissions, consults, and discharge planning.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a structured academic medical center, with opportunities for professional development and CME support.