Section Chief- Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
Tower Health, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Job Summary
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is recruiting for a Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine for our hospital campus in Philadelphia, PA. The Chief of Pulmonary Medicine will direct the clinical and operational activities of the department to include but not limited to clinical coverage, physician staffing, nurse practitioners, RNs. The ideal candidate will bring a proven background in department leadership, program development, strategic planning, change management, and clinical leadership to the department. The Chief will work to revise and advance the Pulmonary department to serve the patients of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children and the community we serve.
Position Highlights:
- Oversee the daily clinical operations of medical staff
- Create a vision and direction for the department
- Provide leadership for operational issues
- Policy design/implementation
- Develop practice oriented education
- Mentor/Train clinical staff
- Active role in Quality Improvement
- Recruitment of clinical staff - physicians & nurse practitioners to grow department
- Manage expectations, duties and activity of physicians and nurse practitioners
The Benefits We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
- Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
- Educational Loan Assistance
- Generous paid time-off allowance
- Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
- CME time and money
- Relocation assistance
- Immigration support
- Supportive health system to advance goals
Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children combines topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastroenterology; Oncology; and Orthopedics. It houses the only Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and has been recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
The Community:
Philadelphia located between New York and Washington D.C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now the Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom. The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed. At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America. Meet more animals at the Academy of Natural Sciences or enjoy fun and educational interactive displays at the Please Touch Museum.
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Websites:
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Contact Name: Christopher David
Contact Email: Christopher.David@towerhealth.org
Contact Phone: 570-401-4510
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Qualifications
- MD or DO
- BC in Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
- Three (3) years post fellowship experience preferred
- Graduate of an ACGME accredited Pediatric residency
- Graduate of an ACGME accredited Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship
- Unrestricted PA medical license at time of employment
- Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification for Commonwealth of PA
- 5+ years clinical experience in a pediatric hospitalist practice
- 3+ years experience in practice leadership & change management
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