Neonatology - Physician - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children - Tower Health
Philadelphia, PA
About the Job
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a full-time BC/BE neonatologist to join our dedicated team. You will provide care in our affiliated Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and contribute to the education of neonatology fellows, pediatric residents, and medical students at our academic children's hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
What you can expect:
- Work in a Level IV NICU with an average daily census of 25 infants.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including neonatal nurse practitioners and nutritionists.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives through the Children's Hospital Neonatal Consortium (CHNC).
- Participate in the BPD Collaborative, focusing on care for patients with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
- Academic appointment with Drexel University College of Medicine.
- Access to a large network of sub-specialty physicians.
- Opportunities for research in various pediatric fields.
- Provide neonatal ECMO within the NICU.
- Participate in a robust fellowship program with innovative training.
- Flexible, family-focused schedule to prevent burnout.
- Participate in the on-call program.
- Competitive salary, paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, health insurance, and 403B.
- Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit health system.
- Position available for H-1B visa sponsorship.
What we expect from you:
- BC/BE in Neonatology-Perinatal Medicine.
- New fellows are encouraged to apply.
- Strong interest in teaching and innovative care.
- Graduate of an ACGME accredited Pediatric residency & Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship.
- Unrestricted PA medical license at employment start.
- Collaborative team player.
- Ability to maintain DEA certification for PA.
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children:
Since 1875, St. Christopher's has been a leader in pediatric care, providing exceptional services in a family-oriented environment. Our 188-bed hospital offers top-tier pediatric trauma and neonatal care, among other specialties, and handles over 70,000 emergency visits annually.
The Philadelphia area:
Philadelphia, the second-largest city on the East Coast, offers diverse entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences, along with excellent educational institutions and housing options.
Key points of Philadelphia:
- International Airport
- Atlantic City/Jersey Shore: 55 miles
- Pocono Mountains: 70 miles
- New York City: 85 miles
- Washington, DC: 125 miles
- Baltimore: 90 miles
- Pittsburgh: 260 miles
- Boston: 270 miles
Interested candidates may submit their CV and cover letter to Bill Mawhinney, MBA/CDR, Sr. Medical Staff Recruiter.