Pediatrics Physician

ChristianaCare is seeking a Pediatric Radiologist to join our team as we expand pediatric services to support our Children's Hospital of Philadelphia affiliation.

This Pediatric Radiologist will provide high quality, subspecialty diagnostic imaging services for pediatric patients across inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings. This role supports clinical excellence, patient safety, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the Pediatric Service Line.

Key Clinical Responsibilities

• Interpret pediatric imaging studies including radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI , and other age appropriate modalities

• Perform and supervise pediatric fluoroscopic procedures (e.g., VCUG, upper GI, contrast studies)

• Provide timely, accurate interpretations with attention to pediatric specific pathology and radiation safety principles (ALARA)

• Participate in after hours and weekend coverage as assigned

• Communicate critical results directly to ordering clinicians in accordance with policy

Operational & Quality Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technologists, nursing, ED, pediatrics, and surgery to optimize workflows

• Support pediatric imaging protocol development and standardization

• Participate in quality improvement, peer learning, and patient safety initiatives

• Assist with escalation pathways and fallback coverage plans during operational disruptions

Education & Academic Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor radiology residents, fellows, medical students , and allied health staff

• Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric conferences and tumor boards as appropriate

• Support institutional education and academic mission

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with Pediatric Service Line leadership , ED Ops, and IT on service optimization

• Partner with external pediatric radiology collaborators as applicable

• Support strategic growth of pediatric imaging services within the health system

Qualifications

• MD or DO

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Radiology

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Radiology required

• Eligible for medical licensure in Delaware and PA

• Eligible for hospital privileges

• Experience in a community based pediatric practice with academic engagement (preferred)

• Strong communication skills and collaborative approach (preferred)

• Comfort with on site clinical presence and hands on procedural work (preferred)

ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare, is one of the country's largest health care providers, ranking 24th in the nation for hospital admissions (fiscal year 2019). Christiana Care is a major teaching hospital with three campuses (1,299 beds) and more than 260 Medical-Dental residents and fellows. ChristianaCare is recognized as a regional center for excellence in cardiology, cancer and women's health services. The system is home to Delaware's only Level I trauma center for adults and children, the only center of its kind between Philadelphia and Baltimore. With more than 12,000 caregivers, ChristianaCare is the largest private employer in Delaware.

Benefits of living in the Delaware Valley

• You have your choice or housing options in DE, PA, NJ or MD and enjoy reasonable commutes.

• Connected by Amtrak and I95, this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities.

• Within 1-3 hours from four international airports.

• Easy drives or a short train ride to Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York City.

• Two hours from beautiful beaches in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey and popular skiing resorts in the Pocono Mountains.

• Reasonable cost of living and no DE state sales tax