Hospitalist - Physician

Job Summary

The Section of Hospital Medicine at

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

is seeking a full-time

(1.0 FTE) , BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist to serve as Director of Hospital Medicine Quality & Patient Safety (MD or DO).

Clinical responsibilities will include direct patient care, clinical supervision, and teaching of house staff on the resident teaching service. This position will also lead inpatient quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, conduct patient safety event reviews, oversee pediatric resident quality and patient safety curriculum, and mentor residents in their quality improvement research.

Faculty appointments are available through our primary teaching affiliate, the

Drexel University College of Medicine , with additional opportunities to teach learners through our partnerships with Temple University School of Medicine and other regional academic programs.

St. Christopher’s is a Level I pediatric trauma center with 188 inpatient beds, PICU, and Level IV NICU. Founded in 1875 and celebrating its 150 th

anniversary, St. Christopher’s is southeastern Pennsylvania’s essential safety-net children’s hospital, a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care since its inception. St. Christopher’s has a rich history of advancing care and being at the forefront of pioneering research, including the discovery of DiGeorge Syndrome, establishment of the country’s first tracheostomy unit, the northeast’s first pediatric burn center, and the region’s first pediatric transplant center.

St. Christopher’s is committed to providing equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other federal, state, or local protected class.

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

Contact Name:
Beth Calabria
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:

#LI-KE1
#STC

Qualifications

A passion caring for medically underserved patients in a resource-limited practice setting
Expertise in caring for hospitalized children as specified in the Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) Core Competencies
Excellent clinical teaching and mentorship skills
Experience in quality improvement, patient safety, and/or clinical research methodology
BC/BE in PHM or General Pediatrics
BLS and PALS certification

Overview

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.

Videos:
Virtual Tour – St. Chris
Virtual Tour of Philadelphia

Websites:
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
City of Philadelphia