Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospitalist - Full Time

The Section of Hospital Medicine at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist (MD or DO).

Clinical responsibilities will include direct patient care with teaching and supervision of pediatric residents and medical students exclusively on our inpatient teaching service (no in-house night coverage). Over time, this hospitalist will also be asked to perform patient safety event reviews, lead patient safety initiatives, collaborate to develop pediatric resident quality and patient safety curricula, and participate in mentorship of residents in their quality improvement research.
Faculty appointments are available through our primary teaching affiliate, the Drexel University College of Medicine , with additional opportunities to teach learners through our partnerships with Temple University School of Medicine and other regional academic programs.
Christopher's is a Level I pediatric trauma center with 188 inpatient beds, PICU, and Level IV NICU. Christopher's is southeastern Pennsylvania's essential safety-net children's hospital, a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care since its inception. Christopher's is committed to providing equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other federal, state, or local protected class.
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match
Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
Relocation assistance
Supportive health system to advance goals
A commitment to a career in Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) and a passion for caring for medically underserved patients in a resource-limited practice setting
Experience caring for hospitalized children
Experience in quality improvement, patient safety, and/or clinical research methodology (or an interest in receiving mentorship in those skills)
BC/BE in PHM or General Pediatrics
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• Expertise in caring for hospitalized children as specified in the Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) Core Competencies
• Experience in quality improvement, patient safety, and/or clinical research methodology
• BC/BE in PHM or General Pediatrics
• Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875

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. Christopher's Hospital for Children combines topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; 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. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and has been recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
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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.
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