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Section Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatric-Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
160 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19134, United States
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job Description
Last Update:
4/03/24
St. Christopher's Hospital is seeking a Chief for the Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Highlights:
- The Department of Emergency Medicine is a 34-bed unit with approximately 50,000 visits annually.
- The position of Chief will manage a high functioning team that accounts for over 70% of admissions and is the lifeblood of the hospital.
- There is a well-established PEM fellowship with 3 fellows per year (the fellowship had a 100% fill rate again this year) with an outstanding Program Director and many engaged core faculty.
- As a safety-net hospital, ideal candidates for St. Christopher’s will have an interest and passion for serving our high-needs community and a willingness to partner with us as we eliminate healthcare bias and inequalities.
- Candidates will bring at least 5 years of leadership experience.
Job Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership accomplishments
An interpersonal skillset that focuses on team-building