Section Chief, Pediatric Neurology

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Section Chief for the Pediatric Neurologist group, offering an exciting opportunity to lead and grow a multidisciplinary team. This role includes responsibilities in clinical care, research, and education, emphasizing excellence in pediatric care. The position entails shared call coverage and the chance to expand their dedicated Sleep Lab. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and match

Malpractice insurance & tail coverage

Generous paid time-off allowance

CME time and funding

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pediatric neurology required.
• Expectations to share in inpatient and night call coverage.
• Ability to lead and expand a pediatric neurology practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pediatric neurology team and participate in clinical activities.
• Engage in educational and research initiatives, including residency program restarting.
• Oversee the growth of the Sleep Lab Center and manage patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Research

Education

Pediatric Care

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Board certification in Pediatric Neurology

Job description

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Section Chief for our Pediatric Neurologist group.

Highlights:

• Exciting leadership opportunity to grow our pediatric neurology team and service area.
• Our practice comprises of 4 physicians and 2 NP’s that work in a multidisciplinary outpatient setting
• Full support staff to assist with patients.
• Strong and proven commitment to excellence in delivery of care, research, education, and advocacy.
• Along with participation in clinical, there will be educational, research and operational functioning within the Division, including the restarting of the Neurology Residency Program fall, 2025.
• Physicians expected to share in day (inpatient) and night call coverage.
• Opportunity to participate in the growth and expansion of our dedicated Sleep Lab Center.
• Our Sleep Lab sees app 1300-1400 patients annually in a 10-bed unit located in the hospital.

The Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
• Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
• CME time and money
• Relocation assistance
• Supportive health system to advance goals

Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875

A leader in pediatric care since 1875,St. Christopher's Hospital for Children'snationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and around the world. The mission of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is to provide quality pediatric services in a caring, progressive environment. St. Christopher's Hospital is committed to quality through teamwork, technology and service in a child-friendly, family-oriented environment.

For more than 100 years, our hospital has served children, families, and communities in Greater Philadelphia and surrounding communities. Caring for children is our passion. Here, we develop, offer, and refine nationally recognized programs through patient- and family-centered, collaborative, and innovative care.

We’re an academic medical center, which means we bring you the latest in diagnostics, treatments, and innovations — all tailored specifically to the needs of your child. Through our research, academics, and clinical care, children and families depend on the leading-edge care found only at an academic medical center.

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.