Pediatric - Emergency Medicine Physician

Pediatric - Emergency Medicine Physician at Tower Health summary :

The Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children will lead a dedicated team within a 34-bed emergency department that manages over 50,000 visits annually. This role requires at least 5 years of leadership experience and a commitment to serving a high-needs community, while overseeing a well-established fellowship program. The position offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a leading healthcare system in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.

St. Christopher's Hospital is seeking a Chief for the Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

Highlights :

• The Department of Emergency Medicine is a 34-bed unit with approximately 50,000 visits annually.
• The position of Chief will manage a high functioning team that accounts for over 70% of admissions and is the lifeblood of the hospital.
• There is a well-established PEM fellowship with 3 fellows per year (the fellowship had a 100% fill rate again this year) with an outstanding Program Director and many engaged core faculty.
• As a safety-net hospital, ideal candidates for St. Christopher s will have an interest and passion for serving our high-needs community and a willingness to partner with us as we eliminate healthcare bias and inequalities.
• Candidates will bring at least 5 years of leadership experience.

The Benefits We Offer :

Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875

St. Christopher s Hospital for Children , a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher s Hospital for Children combines topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastroenterology; Oncology; and Orthopedics. It houses the only Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher s is a Magnet designated hospital and has been recognized as a Women s Choice Award Best Children s Hospital.

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.

Keywords :

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Leadership, Emergency Department Management, Fellowship Training, Children's Hospital, Patient Care, Hospital Management, Healthcare Equity, Medical Education, Trauma Center