Physician Pediatric Hematology Oncology

About the role

The Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology seeks a full‑time BC/BE Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist. The division includes three experienced pediatric hematologists/oncologists and a dedicated nurse specialist, with very active outpatient and inpatient services. The physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team spanning specialized nursing, pediatric surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, radiation oncology, pediatric neurology, pediatric psychology, interventional radiology, pediatric procedural sedation, pediatric anesthesiology, and child life specialists.

The program is an active member in good standing with the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), with most Phase II and Phase III COG‑sponsored clinical trials open and strong clinical data research associate support. It also participates in the NCI‑funded National Community Oncology Research Program through the adult oncology program, providing access to treatment for adolescents and young adults. While junior faculty will be considered, mid‑career physicians with interest in or additional training in neuro‑oncology are preferred.

Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital (JWCH) in Danville is the region’s only dedicated 5‑floor, 91‑bed children’s hospital, with a hospitalist service and a 14‑bed PICU staffed by 24/7 in‑house attendings. Non‑PICU hematology/oncology admissions are managed by the pediatric hematology‑oncology service. JWCH offers over 30 pediatric specialties, a 41‑bed Level IV NICU, and a 14‑bed Level I PICU. The Department of Pediatrics provides the full range of inpatient medical and surgical subspecialty services and active outreach clinics.

A bidirectional affiliation with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) enables care for complex pediatric oncology patients locally while granting rapid access to CHOP’s quaternary capabilities — Blood and Marrow Transplant, Proton Therapy, and CAR T‑Cell Therapy. The role also involves seeing patients at multiple satellite clinics across central and northeastern Pennsylvania, with an expectation to expand the division’s footprint at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes‑Barre.

The successful applicant will participate in and contribute to the department’s clinical and scholarly activities, including teaching and mentorship of medical students from several affiliated institutions and residents in the fully accredited categorical Pediatric and Internal Medicine/Pediatric residency programs. An academic teaching appointment is available through Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Resources and opportunities exist for clinical and translational research within the Genomic Medicine Institute.

Responsibilities

• Provide hematology services: diagnosis and management of all primary hematological disorders including sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, anemia, and thrombotic disorders.
• Provide oncology services: expertise in treating leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors, and an expanding neuro‑oncology service.
• Participate in Children’s Oncology Group clinical trials (Phase II/III) for the majority of pediatric cancers.
• Collaborate with the NCI‑funded National Community Oncology Research Program to offer treatment to adolescents and young adults.
• See patients at multiple satellite clinics across central Pennsylvania and northeastern Pennsylvania; help expand services at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes‑Barre.
• Leverage the CHOP affiliation to manage complex cases locally and facilitate referrals for Blood and Marrow Transplant, Proton Therapy, and CAR T‑Cell Therapy.
• Admit and manage non‑PICU hematology/oncology patients on the pediatric hematology‑oncology service at JWCH.
• Contribute to departmental clinical and scholarly activities, including teaching medical students and residents.
• Pursue clinical and translational research opportunities within the Genomic Medicine Institute.

Requirements

• Board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics.
• Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) — required.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions effective day one, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Domestic partner benefits included.

About Geisinger

Geisinger serves more than 1 million patients across nine hospital campuses, a 550,000‑member health plan, two research centers, and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. The organization is guided by core values of Kindness, Excellence, Learning, Innovation, and Safety, and fosters a collaborative, collegial atmosphere that values a diverse workforce.