Job Summary: St
Christophers Hospital for Children is seeking a Medical Director/Outpatient Pediatrician for our Center for the Urban Child - Pediatric Practice on our hospital campus in Philadelphia, PA
The Medical Director will direct the clinical activities of the practice, physicians, and nurse practitioners
Candidates will have proven experience in the areas of practice administration, mentoring, quality improvement, physician mentoring/counseling, and development/implementation of policies and procedures
Previous experience in the areas of medical practice design and change management is a plus
The Center for the Urban Child is a large academic practice with ~ 75 pediatric residents, ~20 providers, and over 50 support staff
This position carries a dual appointment with the Drexel University College of Medicine and access to many of their resources
Alongside primary care the CUC features a robust newborn clinic, a walk-in sick clinic, and integrated pediatric care with social workers; lactation consultants, imbedded behavioral health; a medical Legal Partnership; community health workers and more
We work side by side with the community members of North Philadelphia/Kensington and work tirelessly to address the social needs and social influences of health of this section of Philadelphia
Position Highlights: Oversee the daily clinical operations of medical staff Provide leadership for operational issues Policy design/implementation Be an active physician within the practice 7 clinical sessions/week Develop practice oriented education Mentor/Train clinical staff Active role in Quality Improvement Recruitment of clinical staff - physicians & nurse practitioners Manage expectations, duties and activity of physicians and nurse practitioners Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1 evening, rotating Saturday mornings Call Schedule - 1:10 The Benefits We Offer: Comprehensive compensation Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, & more Retirement savings plan with employer match Malpractice insurance & tail coverage Educational Loan Assistance Paid Time Off : Vacation, Holiday, Sick, CME CME allowance Relocation assistance H1B Visa & Green Card Support 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
Were 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
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing their skills and experience to Bill Mawhinney, Sr
Medical Staff Recruiter at
#LI-KE1 Qualifications: MD or DO Unrestricted PA medical license Graduate from an ACGME Pediatric Residency Board Certified - Pediatrics 5+ years clinical experience in a pediatric o/p practice 3 years experience in practice leadership & change management Overview: 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, in partnership with Drexel University
Tower Health is strongly committed to academic medicine and training, including multiple residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West Reading
The system also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; home healthcare provided by Tower Health at Home; TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response; Tower Health Medical Group; Tower Health Providers, our clinically integrated network; and 25 Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across our service area
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