Emergency Medicine Physician

Temple Health/Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM), Department of Emergency Medicine is accepting applications from skilled, mission driven, BC/BE emergency medicine physicians interested in joining the team as faculty.

Our EM faculty covers three distinct clinical sites: Temple University Hospital (TUH) Main Campus, a level 1 Trauma Center; the busy inner city emergency department at TUH - Episcopal Campus; and TUH - Jeanes Campus located in the northern suburbs of Philadelphia. All sites are part of the EM residency program and medical student experience so candidates should have a strong interest in clinical teaching. Clinical time distribution will be matched to the candidate s interest and qualifications in regards to staffing needs at each. The department prides itself on transparency and equitable treatment of faculty.


LKSOM's Department of Emergency Medicine supports the LKSOM William Maul Measey Institute for Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety, the Global Medicine programs, the Temple Transport Team, Ultrasound education within the medical school and hospital, and the Pre-Clinical Doctoring program. Researchers within the department have been awarded multiple NIH grants for neurological critical care and emerging infectious disease. The department includes 55 board-certified emergency medicine physicians and 42 emergency medicine residents.


Candidate Qualifications
• M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program in Emergency Medicine prior to start date
• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted DEA and medical license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to start date
• A strong commitment to resident and medical student education
• Sensitivity to the culture, needs, and aspirations of the community

Features and Benefits
• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health, dental, and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program

About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.


Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.


About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.


"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It s a place where big ideas come to life." Alexander Hamilton


Procedure for Candidacy:
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all the required documents and information.


Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.


For confidential inquires and or questions about the opportunity please contact Heather Gavitt, Senior Recruiter.


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