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Posted: 29-Apr-26
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
Internal Number: 86761
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p
Recruiter Contact: Denisse M. Rosado at drosado1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Manager, Transplant Program | Proven Outcomes | Hershey, PA
If you?re a healthcare leader interested in gaining transplant experience across the continuum?from referral through post-transplant care?and have a track record of driving outcomes, this is a program where your expertise will stand out.
At Penn State Health and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, we?re seeking a Manager, Transplant Program to lead a high-performing team within a solid organ transplant program recognized for exceptional 3-year heart transplant outcomes.
Why this role stands out
- Lead a transplant team of 7 direct reports in a collaborative, patient-centered environment
- Oversight of clinical operations across the transplant continuum (pre-transplant, transplant, post-transplant)
- Partner closely with a supportive Director of Transplant Services on strategic growth, quality, and program expansion
- Work within an academic transplant center with access to multidisciplinary expertise
Key responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day clinical operations of the transplant program
- Drive transplant quality metrics, outcomes, and regulatory compliance (UNOS, CMS)
- Lead process improvement, patient safety, and performance initiatives
- Collaborate with transplant surgeons, hepatology/nephrology/cardiology teams, coordinators, and multidisciplinary partners
- Support program growth, patient access, and transplant volume optimization
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor?s of Science Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an appropriate allied health or hospital leadership position required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in a healthcare related field.
- Strong candidate will have one (1) or more years of experience with transplant and or cardiovascular services.
- Managerial and financial experience within a hospital setting preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and produce financial plans and reports preferred.
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 Balancedwith 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