Physician Assistant - Four Diamonds PediatricsPenn State Health • Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician Assistant - Four Diamonds Pediatrics
Penn State Health
- Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
- Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
À propos
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
Qualifications: Physician Assistant Candidates
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
NCCPA certification
Current Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensure
Preferred Experience
Prior experience in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric critical care, emergency medicine, or other acute care pediatric settings
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Ability to function independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Why Penn State Health Children's Hospital? Penn State Health Children's Hospital is the only children's hospital in central Pennsylvania and is recognized for providing comprehensive, family-centered care across a broad spectrum of pediatric specialties. The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is home to nationally recognized clinical, translational, and precision medicine programs and serves as a member of leading national and international research collaborations. This position offers the opportunity to practice at the forefront of pediatric cancer and blood disorder care while enjoying the supportive culture of an academic medical center and the exceptional quality of life found in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Penn State Health is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from individuals who share our commitment to excellence, compassion, innovation, and teamwork. 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 Employer and 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 Position Physician Assistant - Four Diamonds Pediatrics Location US:PA: Hershey | Advanced Practice | Full Time Req ID 97004
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- English
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