Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to join a dynamic team. This role emphasizes exceptional care for children while fostering a supportive work environment. With a focus on resident education and robust behavioral health support, you will thrive in a collaborative setting. The position offers a competitive compensation package and ample opportunities for career development. Located in Newark, DE, enjoy the benefits of urban and suburban living, with easy access to major cities and beautiful beaches. If you are passionate about pediatric care and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Robust Behavioral Health support

Ample educational resources

Competitive total compensation package

Commitment to DEI and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Join a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Medicine team with a focus on exceptional care.
• Involvement in resident education and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care in a 14-bed Pediatric Emergency Medicine unit.
• Engage in resident education and collaborative care with specialists.

Skills

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Behavioral Health Support

Emergency Medicine

Resident Education

Crisis Evaluation

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Academic affiliation with Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Tools

Cerner EMR

EPIC EMR

Point of Care Ultrasound (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 Highlights:

• 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.

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