Pediatric Radiologist

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 463,752 - 653,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is expanding pediatric services and seeks a skilled Pediatric Radiologist. This role involves providing top-notch diagnostic imaging for pediatric patients across various settings. Responsibilities include interpreting a range of imaging studies and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have fellowship training, strong communication skills, and eligibility for licensure in Delaware and PA.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $463,752 to $653,286, supporting a prestigious children's hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a community-based pediatric practice with academic engagement preferred.
• Comfort with onsite clinical presence and hands-on procedural work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret pediatric imaging studies including radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI.
• Perform and supervise pediatric fluoroscopic procedures.
• Collaborate with technologists and nursing to optimize workflows.
• Teach and mentor radiology residents, fellows, medical students.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship training in Pediatric Radiology

Board Certified / Board Eligible in Radiology

Eligible for medical licensure in Delaware and PA

Job description

Job Details

ChristianaCare is seeking a Pediatric Radiologist to join our team as we expand pediatric services to support our Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia affiliation.

This Pediatric Radiologist will provide high-quality, subspecialty diagnostic imaging services for pediatric patients across inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings. This role supports clinical excellence, patient safety, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the Pediatric Service Line.

Key Clinical Responsibilities

• Interpret pediatric imaging studies including radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and other age-appropriate modalities
• Perform and supervise pediatric fluoroscopic procedures (e.g., VCUG, upper GI, contrast studies)
• Provide timely, accurate interpretations with attention to pediatrics-specific pathology and radiation safety principles (ALARA)
• Participate in afterhours and weekend coverage as assigned
• Communicate critical results directly to ordering clinicians in accordance with policy

Operational & Quality Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technologists, nursing, ED, pediatrics, and surgery to optimize workflows
• Support pediatric imaging protocol development and standardization
• Participate in quality improvement, peer learning, and patient safety initiatives
• Assist with escalation pathways and fallback coverage plans during operational disruptions

Education & Academic Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor radiology residents, fellows, medical students, and allied health staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric conferences and tumor boards as appropriate
• Support institutional education and academic mission

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with Pediatric Service Line leadership, ED Ops, and IT on service optimization
• Partner with external pediatric radiology collaborators as applicable
• Support strategic growth of pediatric imaging services within the health system

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Radiology
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Radiology required
• Eligible for medical licensure in Delaware and PA
• Eligible for hospital privileges
• Experience in a community-based pediatric practice with academic engagement (preferred)
• Strong communication skills and collaborative approach (preferred)
• Comfort with onsite clinical presence and hands-on procedural work (preferred)

ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare is one of the country’s largest health care providers, ranking 24th in the nation for hospital admissions (fiscal year 2019). ChristianaCare is a major teaching hospital with three campuses (1,299 beds) and more than 260 Medical-Dental residents and fellows. ChristianaCare is recognized as a regional center for excellence in cardiology, cancer and women’s health services. The system is home to Delaware’s only Level I trauma center for adults and children, the only center of its kind between Philadelphia and Baltimore. With more than 12,000 caregivers, ChristianaCare is the largest private employer in Delaware.

Benefits of living in the Delaware Valley

• You have your choice of housing options in DE, PA, NJ or MD and enjoy reasonable commutes.
• Connected by Amtrak and I-95, this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation’s best colleges and universities.
• Within 1-3 hours from four international airports.
• Easy drives or a short train ride to Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York City.
• Two hours from beaches in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey and popular skiing resorts in the Pocono Mountains.
• Reasonable cost of living and no DE state sales tax

Annual Compensation Range $463,752.00 - $653,286.00. The above compensation range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting for full-time hours in the respective specialty. The actual compensation within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors, including the fair market value for physician services in the relevant specialty and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, credentials, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. The compensation range listed may encompass various forms of applicable compensation for this position, including, but not limited to, productivity incentives, value-based incentives and other ancillary forms of compensation dependent upon operational factors such as hours worked, call coverage and other factors. ChristianaCare will offer compensation at an appropriate point within the above range or, less frequently, may offer a level of compensation outside the listed range as warranted by the circumstances.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Jun 30, 2027

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/