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 
• Educational Loan Assistance
• 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 

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.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO 
• 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  

Contact Name: Christopher David
Contact Email: Christopher.David@towerhealth.org
Contact Phone: 570-401-4510

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

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.Reading HospitalReading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital that provides high quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and ...experienced, caring medical professionals. With more than 600 physicians and providers across 73 locations, Reading Hospital offers comprehensivecare ranging from prevention, screenings, and education to the latest clinical services and treatments. Our community health programs provide essential resources to residents of Berks County and surrounding areas.As the nationally recognized, Magnet-designated flagship institution of Tower Health, Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, including the McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, one of the state’s busiest Emergency Departments and a Level I Trauma Center, and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Reading Hospital HealthPlex for Advanced Surgery & Patient Care, which opened in 2016, combines stateof-the-art technology and world-class design to create one of the most sophisticated surgical centers and inpatient facilities in the state. The hospital also operates several residency and fellowship programs.In 2022, Reading Hospital was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades™ and has been ranked as one of the Top Ten Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report the second year in a row. Our physicians, providers, and staff practice in a leading-edge setting where advanced medicine and compassion are equally valued. Careers at Reading Hospital offer a highly collaborative setting, whereindividuals from every medical, professional, and service discipline work together to provide patients and their families with an experience beyond compare. Reading Hospital is located in beautiful West Reading, part of Berks County.St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenA 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.

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