Section Chief- Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer contributions

Generous paid time-off allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine to lead its department, focusing on clinical operations, staff mentorship, and program development. Ideal candidates should possess extensive clinical experience and strong leadership skills to enhance departmental operations and patient care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in practice leadership & change management required.
• Unrestricted PA medical license at time of employment.
• 5+ years clinical experience in a pediatric hospitalist practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of the Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine department.
• Create a vision and direction for the department.
• Mentor and train clinical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Program Development

Education

MD, DO or Foreign equivalent

BC in Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

Graduate of an ACGME accredited Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship

Job description

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Job Summary

Job Summary

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is recruiting for a Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine for our hospital campus in Philadelphia, PA. The Chief of Pulmonary Medicine will direct the clinical and operational activities of the department to include but not limited to clinical coverage, physician staffing, nurse practitioners, RNs. The ideal candidate will bring a proven background in department leadership, program development, strategic planning, change management, and clinical leadership to the department. The Chief will work to revise and advance the Pulmonary department to serve the patients of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children and the community we serve.

Position Highlights

• Oversee the daily clinical operations of medical staff
• Create a vision and direction for the department
• Provide leadership for operational issues
• Policy design/implementation
• Develop practice oriented education
• Mentor/Train clinical staff
• Active role in Quality Improvement
• Recruitment of clinical staff - physicians & nurse practitioners to grow department
• Manage expectations, duties and activity of physicians and nurse practitioners
  
  

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
• Immigration support
• Supportive health system to advance goals
  
  

Contact Name: Christopher David

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Contact Phone: [phone] (Call or Text)

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• MD, DO or Foreign equivalent
• BC in Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
• Three (3) years post fellowship experience preferred
• Graduate of an ACGME accredited Pediatric residency
• Graduate of an ACGME accredited Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship
• Unrestricted PA medical license at time of employment
• Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification for Commonwealth of PA
• 5+ years clinical experience in a pediatric hospitalist practice
• 3+ years experience in practice leadership & change management
  
  

Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875

A leader in pediatric care since 1875, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's nationally 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.

Videos

• Virtual Tour - St. Chris
• Virtual Tour of Philadelphia
  
  

Websites

• St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
• City of Philadelphia
  
  

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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