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Bionews, Inc.

Sickle Cell Disease News

Pensacola, FL · On-site +1

Please note you MUST be a member of the sickle cell disease community -- caregiver preferred, but patients may apply for consideration -- in order to apply for this position. Responsibilities and ...

AMN Healthcare

Adult Sickle Cell Director

Richmond, VA · On-site

$350K - $435K/yr

ASAP Pay Rate: $350000.00 - $435000.00 Virginia Commonwealth University Seeks a Sickle Cell Disease Director | Leadership Opportunity at a Top Sickle Cell Disease Program | Perform National Research ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for sickle cell disease in the United States is $17.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals specializing in sickle cell disease often encounter challenges such as managing complex cases with multiple complications and coordinating care among various healthcare providers. The role may also involve supporting patients through frequent pain episodes, hospitalizations, and psychosocial needs, which requires resilience and empathy. Additionally, staying current with emerging therapies and community resources is essential for providing optimal care. However, these challenges also offer opportunities to make a significant positive impact on patients' quality of life and to collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team.

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To thrive in a Sickle Cell Disease Specialist role, you need in-depth knowledge of hematology, patient care expertise, and typically a relevant medical or nursing degree with experience in blood disorders. Familiarity with laboratory diagnostic tools, electronic medical records (EMRs), and specific sickle cell treatment protocols is important. Strong communication, compassion, and problem-solving abilities help professionals support patients and families managing a chronic condition. These skills ensure comprehensive patient care, effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and improved outcomes for individuals living with sickle cell disease.

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A Sickle Cell Disease job typically involves working in healthcare, research, or advocacy to support individuals affected by the condition. Professionals in this field may include doctors, nurses, genetic counselors, social workers, or researchers focused on treatment and management. Roles can also involve public health initiatives, patient education, or policy development to improve care and awareness. These jobs require knowledge of sickle cell disease, its complications, and the latest advancements in treatment.

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Infographic showing various Sickle Cell Disease job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,219 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Sickle Cell Disease News

Bionews, Inc.

Pensacola, FL

Contractor

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Opening Details:

Bionews, a digital news company dedicated to creating communities for patients with rare and chronic diseases and their caregivers, is looking for members of the sickle cell disease community to join our freelance staff of caregiver columnists on Sickle Cell Disease News.

A Bionews columnist is a patient or caregiver who shares about life with a rare or chronic disease. They write personal essays in a column format to inform, inspire, empathize, and advise. Their audience includes patients, caregivers, medical teams, and researchers. Columnists also write to a general audience interested in learning how to improve society's understanding and treatment of disease/disability communities.

All columns are reviewed with a critical eye by professional editors who will work with columnists to smooth rough spots and help the columnist grow as a writer. This is a contract position.

Please note you MUST be a member of the sickle cell disease community -- caregiver preferred, but patients may apply for consideration -- in order to apply for this position. 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Fulfill 1x weekly deadlines as agreed upon on hire.
  • Communicate efficiently with your managers and editors.
  • Submit 400-800 word drafts that adhere to Bionews policies and procedures.
  • Aside from exceptions, drafts should not take more than 45 minutes to edit.
  • Fulfill revisions as requested by editors in a timely manner.
  • Complete training assigned by Bionews HR.

Experience Required

  • Prior experience with writing for an audience.
  • At least three months’ direct experience with caring for someone with sickle cell disease.
  • Caregivers must be direct relatives, guardians, or spouses.

Experience Preferred 

  • Experience in being professionally edited for publication.
  • Experienced in generating a blog or column.
  • Participation in support groups, internet forums, or community groups relevant to sickle cell disease.

Knowledge Required

  • Fundamentals of how sickle cell disease works.

Knowledge Preferred

  • The content needs or wants of the sickle cell disease community.

Skills Required

  • A swift and independent learner of Internet technology.
  • A creative mind capable of regularly generating unique content that appeals to target audiences.
  • Time management.
  • Advanced creative writing.

Skills Preferred

  • Experience in using WordPress for content creation.
  • Experience with the Slack communication app.

Abilities Required

  • Internet access and use.
  • Native or fluent English writing and reading abilities.

Who is Bionews?
Bionews is a leading online health, science, publication, and research company with one purpose: to serve patients with a rare or chronic disease. We do this by connecting them with current, trusted, and relevant news and information. This content is delivered regularly and provided by actual patients as well as professional journalists, writers, editors, scientists, and experienced media executives. Our end customers are truly patients living with rare and chronic diseases. Visit www.bionews.com for more information.
Bionews Vision
To empower, inspire, and champion the patient voice as the preeminent resource that engages, informs, and connects the global rare and chronic disease community.
Bionews Purpose
We connect rare and chronic disease communities by providing a unified and distinctive space to engage, educate, and empower those affected by rare diseases to help improve patient health and quality of life.
Values: R.A.R.E.

  • RESPONSIBILITY 
  • ADVOCACY
  • RELATIONSHIPS
  • EMPOWERMENT
Employment Type: CONTRACTOR

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