Physician Assistant - Four Diamonds Pediatrics

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

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Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for dedicated overnight inpatient coverage in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology service at Hershey Medical Center. The role involves managing inpatients and home calls, collaborating with a broad multidisciplinary team, and addressing oncology-related emergencies and toxicities.

Responsibilities include admissions, consults, discharge planning, and ensuring smooth patient handoffs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or higher degree meeting licensure requirements in the state of employment.
• National Certification in the state of employment or with reciprocity and licensure to practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient coverage for pediatric hematology/oncology patients including inpatients and home patient calls.
• Evaluate and manage acute clinical concerns such as fever and neutropenia, oncologic emergencies, and chemotherapy-related 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.
• Facilitate safe handoffs between daytime and nighttime providers and document encounters per standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and educational initiatives.

Education

AMA-approved Physician Assistant Program

National Certification

BLS certification

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: 8-5pm Monday - Friday

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of employment
• National Certification in State of employment or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in the State of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 Employerand 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.

Union: Non Bargained