Child Abuse Pediatrician

Job Summary St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pa is recruiting a full time BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join the hospitals Child Protection Program. The Child Protection Program was established in 2004 to provide comprehensive medical evaluations for suspected victims of abuse within the greater Philadelphia area. Current staff members include two board certified child abuse pediatricians, a dedicated social worker, nurse, and support staff. Each year, this program provides hundreds of medical evaluations for suspected cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. These multidisciplinary evaluations occur in the inpatient setting, outpatient clinics, as well as the citys regional Child Advocacy Center. The team works closely with local investigators to ensure timely communication of the medical findings with each case. The program is committed towards educating trainees as well as medical students, residents, and fellows in the region. Prospective candidates should have a vested interest in program development and education. The pediatrician joining the staff will receive appointment at Drexel University College of Medicine, the hospitals academic affiliate. Position Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance coverage Paid Time Off (PTO) CME: allowance and time off Malpractice insurance and tail coverage Relocation Assistance H1B visa sponsorship Qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness About St. Christophers Hospital for Children: A leader in pediatric care since 1875, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and around the world. The mission of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is to provide quality pediatric services in a caring, progressive environment. St. Christopher's Hospital is committed to quality through teamwork, technology, and service in a child-friendly, family-oriented environment. Today, St. Christophers is a 188-bed hospital that is committed to delivering high-quality family and patient-centered care to children throughout the greater Delaware Valley. Our highly acclaimed programs include the highest level of pediatric trauma care and neonatal care center, a heart center, oncology, and the only dedicated pediatric burn center in the region. St. Christopher's also has one of the busiest emergency departments for children in the country, with nearly 70,000 annual visits. The Philadelphia area: Philadelphia is the second-largest city on the east coast and the fifth largest in the country and the hub of the nations sixth-largest metropolitan area. All of this means the Philadelphia area offers world-class entertainment, a huge variety of restaurants, educational institutions, cultural events, employment opportunities and a wide range of housing options. Key points of Philadelphia: International Airport Atlantic City/Jersey Shore: 55 miles Pocono Mountains: 70 miles New York City: 85 Miles Washington, DC: 125 miles Baltimore: 90 miles Pittsburgh: 260 miles Boston: 270 miles Interested candidates may submit their CV to Chris David, Sr. Medical Staff Recruiter at christopher.davidtowerhealth.org LI-KE1 Qualifications BC/BE in Child Abuse Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics BC in Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics Graduate of an ACGME accredited Pediatric residency Graduate of an ACGME accredited Child Abuse Pediatric Fellowship Unrestricted PA medical license at time of employment Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification for Commonwealth of PA Overview Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org. Discover why our hospital is a great place to worktake a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour