What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Transplant Program position at Penn State Health (Hiring Events)?
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 Securedwith Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewardedwith Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supportedby the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49.94 - $79.91 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $80