Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care for children while fostering a supportive work environment. This role in Pediatric Emergency Medicine offers a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. You will be part of a dynamic team that values work-life balance and provides ample resources for career development. With competitive compensation and a location that blends urban and suburban living, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in pediatric care while enjoying the vibrant Delaware Valley lifestyle.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Educational resources

Commitment to work-life balance

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician with strong leadership skills.
• Experience with embedded behavioral health and crisis evaluation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care in a collaborative Pediatric Emergency Medicine environment.
• Engage in resident education and participate in academic affiliations.

Skills

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Leadership

Crisis Evaluation

Behavioral Health Support

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Academic affiliation with Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Tools

Cerner EMR

EPIC EMR

POCUS

Job description

Thrilled to continue expanding our Pediatric Emergency Medicine group.

ChristianaCare is looking for a BC/BE Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to join our fabulous team. Our mission is twofold: to provide exceptional care for children, and to provide an exceptional work environment for our faculty and staff.

Position Details:

• 14-bed unit built in 2022 and located within a large, community nonprofit system.
• Combined PEM and General Pediatricians in EM (“GPEM”) model.
• Dedicated swing/nocturnists thus minimal overnight coverage.
• Resident education: EM, Med-Peds, EM/IM, EM/FM, FM.
• Academic affiliation with Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.
• Robust Behavioral Health (BH) support: embedded BH Social Worker; on site crisis evaluation and Pediatric Psychiatry teams; admissions covered by Pediatric Hospitalist team.
• All imaging modalities, including POCUS.
• In-house and external sub-specialty consults readily available.
• EMR (Cerner, transition to EPIC 2026).
• Unbeatable culture: commitment to DEI and work-life balance.
• Career development opportunities: leadership track, QI track, committee involvement, etc.
• Ample educational resources including 9000 sq ft SIM Center.
• Competitive total compensation package. PSLF.
• Location: Newark, DE. ~45 min to Philly, ~1hr to Baltimore, ~1.5h to popular DE beaches. No sales tax. Very reasonable COL.

Benefits of Living in the Delaware Valley:

Working for ChristianaCare offers the best of urban and suburban living with multiple housing options, excellent restaurants and entertainment venues, quality public and private schools and a short driving distance to popular Delaware and New Jersey beaches. The location provides easy access to Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York City - all within a short drive or train ride from Newark, DE.

When we lead with love, excellence is inevitable.