Chair, Department of Pediatric Radiology, St. Christopher Hospital

Job Summary

St. Christopher's Hospital is seeking a Chair for the Section of Pediatric Radiology.

About the Role

Develop and uphold standards of care in the department. Provide clinical supervision of medical services and assure appropriateness, quality, and safety of patient care. Provide medical leadership for daily operations of the department. Deliver direct clinical care through the performance and interpretation of studies. Recruit new faculty with appropriate skillsets to meet clinical needs. Develop a roadmap for the modernization of the department. Collaborate with pediatric and pediatric subspecialty physicians to provide the optimal care for patients. Advocate for programs and resources necessary to optimize outcomes of Department priorities and the pediatric patients the Department serves. Promote teaching in a multidisciplinary manner by providing leadership for and participation in the education of medical students, fellows, house staff, nursing, and medical staff. Maintain an open line of communication with practice and hospital leadership. Support administrative decisions and activities affecting patient care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and uphold standards of care in the department.
• Provide clinical supervision of medical services and assure appropriateness, quality, and safety of patient care.
• Provide medical leadership for daily operations of the department.
• Deliver direct clinical care through the performance and interpretation of studies.
• Recruit new faculty with appropriate skillsets to meet clinical needs.
• Develop a roadmap for the modernization of the department.
• Collaborate with pediatric and pediatric subspecialty physicians to provide the optimal care for patients.
• Advocate for programs and resources necessary to optimize outcomes of Department priorities and the pediatric patients the Department serves.
• Promote teaching in a multidisciplinary manner by providing leadership for and participation in the education of medical students, fellows, house staff, nursing, and medical staff.
• Maintain an open line of communication with practice and hospital leadership.
• Support administrative decisions and activities affecting patient care.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Medicine (M.D. or D.O.).
• Completion of a residency in radiology and a fellowship in pediatric radiology.
• Board certification in Pediatric Radiology by the American Board of Radiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership accomplishments.
• An interpersonal skillset that focuses on team-building.

Qualifications

• 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.
• The Department of Radiology performs over 40,000 annual studies across a vast array of imaging modalities including plain radiography, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
• The community includes attractions such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Academy of Natural Sciences, and the Please Touch Museum.
• The city of Philadelphia is known for its historical significance, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center.

Skills

• Leadership in developing and maintaining department standards.
• Interpersonal skills focused on team-building.
• Ability to collaborate with pediatric and pediatric subspecialty physicians.
• Experience in recruiting new faculty with appropriate skillsets.
• Knowledge of modernizing department operations.
• Proficiency in promoting teaching and education in a multidisciplinary manner.
• Effective communication with practice and hospital leadership.
• Administrative support for decision-making and activities affecting patient care.

Benefits

We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• A retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
• Malpractice insurance & tail coverage.
• A generous paid time-off allowance.
• Commuter benefits - tax-free transit or parking.
• CME time and money.
• Relocation assistance.
• A supportive health system to advance goals.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Keri Krim
Contact Email: Keri.krim@towerhealth.org
Contact Phone: 484-628-6714

Requisition Number

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