Emergency Medicine - Physician

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children - Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement with employer match

Malpractice tail coverage

Generous PTO

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join a nationally recognized ED team.

The hospital features a large 17,300-square-foot Emergency Care Center, dedicated trauma bay, and three care zones to optimize patient flow. You will work in a Level I Trauma Center with a busy pediatric ED (>51,000 visits/year) and have opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and involvement in an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship trained required.
• PA license or ability to obtain one required.
• DEA licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a high-volume pediatric ED within a Level I Trauma Center.
• Engage in medical education and academic involvement; teach and mentor residents and fellows.

Skills

Pediatric EM

BC/BE

Education

MD/DO

Pediatric EM Fellowship

Job description

Job SummarySt. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a

BC/BE Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

to join our team.Highlights:Join a nationally recognized pediatric emergency medicine teamPractice in a 17,300-square-foot Emergency Care Center featuring:34 examination roomsDedicated trauma bayThree distinct care zones designed to optimize patient flow and reduce wait timesWork in a highly supportive environment with dedicated support staffProvide care at a Level I Trauma Center and Verified Burn CenterHigh-volume pediatric emergency department with more than 51,000 annual patient visitsOpportunity to engage in medical education through an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship ProgramOpportunities for teaching, mentorship, and academic involvementCare for a diverse pediatric patient population ranging from infants through adolescents

The Benefits We Offer:Competitive compensation packageComprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insuranceRetirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.Malpractice insurance & tail coverageGenerous paid time-off allowanceCommuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parkingCME time and moneyRelocation assistanceSupportive health system to advance goalsContact Name: Keri KrimContact Email:Contact Phone:#STCSt. 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.

Videos:Virtual Tour – St. ChrisVirtual Tour of Philadelphia

Websites:St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenCity of Philadelphia

QualificationsQualifications:Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degreePediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship TrainedPA license (or ability to obtain one) requiredValid DEA Licensure

OverviewTower 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.