Physician Assistant - Pediatric Hematology

Penn State Health – Hershey Medical Center

Location:

US:

PA:
Hershey

Work Type:
Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Day

Hours:

8a-5p Monday - Friday

Recruiter Contact:
Please contact Esther I. Zechman  for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Join the pediatric hematology team at Penn State Health and provide compassionate, evidence-based care to children and adolescents with benign hematologic disorders. We are seeking a collaborative and patient-centered Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support outpatient, inpatient, and infusion-based pediatric hematology services.

The Pediatric Hematology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive care to pediatric patients with benign hematologic disorders in collaboration with pediatric hematology physicians and a multidisciplinary care team. Responsibilities include clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, patient and family education, and coordination of care across the continuum.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care while supporting quality improvement, education, and clinical research initiatives.

• Perform comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations for pediatric hematology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing including laboratory studies and imaging.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the pediatric hematology team.
• Manage acute and chronic hematologic conditions including:
• Anemia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Sickle cell disease
• Myelodysplastic syndromes
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• G6PD deficiency
• Hemoglobinopathy traits and other benign blood disorders
• Prescribe medications, supportive therapies, and blood products in accordance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor treatment response and potential toxicities; adjust therapies as appropriate.
• Participate in inpatient consultations, outpatient follow-up visits, and infusion center management as assigned.
• Coordinate care with nursing, pharmacy, transfusion medicine, and other pediatric subspecialties.

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and self-management strategies.
• Provide education and support to nursing staff, trainees, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support clinical research initiatives through patient identification, data collection, and protocol adherence when applicable.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and clinical audits.
• Maintain professional certification and continuing education requirements.
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines, care pathways, and evidence-based best practices.

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Ability to manage complex patients in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care.

• Combination of outpatient clinic, infusion center, and inpatient consult responsibilities.
• Primarily weekday schedule with possible weekend or on-call responsibilities based on departmental needs.

• Masters Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required.
• Two (2) years  work experience as a RN required.
• Current licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in hematology, oncology, pediatrics, internal medicine, or a related specialty preferred.
• New graduates with strong hematology/oncology clinical training are encouraged to apply.

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…