Pediatrics - Physician

Job Summary The Children’s Heart Center at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children seeks an outstanding Congenital Cardiac Surgeon to join our established and strategically expanding pediatric cardiac surgery program. This is an exceptional opportunity for a surgeon with strong technical expertise, academic interest and program building ambition to contribute to a congenital heart program with more than 50 years of surgical history and a growing regional referral base across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region. Highlights: Perform a broad spectrum of congenital cardiac surgical procedures, including neonatal, infant, pediatric, and selected adult congenital operations Participate fully in inpatient care, operative scheduling, and call coverage Work closely with pediatric cardiology, intensive care, neonatology, anesthesia, perfusion, and electrophysiology colleagues Support institutional programs in pediatric ECMO and advanced cardiothoracic care Contribute to referral development and outreach across Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey Teaching and mentoring residents and medical students from Drexel and Temple Academic appointment at Drexel University College of Medicine commensurate with qualifications Participation in clinical outcomes research, quality improvement, and translational collaboration 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: Keri Krim Contact Email: Contact Phone: #STC Qualifications We seek a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon with the clinical maturity, technical breadth, and academic ambition to help guide the next phase of growth of our congenital heart program, including expansion of surgical complexity, regional referral partnerships, and academic visibility. Additionally, we require: Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery Fellowship training in congenital cardiac surgery ABTS certification in congenital cardiac surgery preferred Demonstrated expertise in neonatal and complex congenital surgery Eligibility for Pennsylvania medical licensure Strong commitment to multidisciplinary, evidence-based, family-centered care Overview 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. We’re 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. Videos: Virtual Tour – St. Chris Virtual Tour of Philadelphia Websites: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children City of Philadelphia