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The Section of Hospital Medicine at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist and Director of Hospital Medicine Quality & Patient Safety (MD or DO). 

Clinical responsibilities will include direct patient care, clinical supervision, and teaching of housestaff on the resident teaching service.  This position will also lead inpatient quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, conduct patient safety event reviews, oversee pediatric resident quality and patient safety curriculum, and mentor 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.

St. Christopher’s is a Level I pediatric trauma center with 188 inpatient beds, PICU, and Level IV NICU.  Founded in 1875 and celebrating its 150^th anniversary, St. 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.  St. Christopher’s has a rich history of advancing care and being at the forefront of pioneering research, including the discovery of DiGeorge Syndrome, establishment of the country’s first tracheostomy unit, the northeast’s first pediatric burn center, and the region’s first pediatric transplant center.

St. 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.

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: Beth Calabria
Contact Email: Beth.Calabria@towerhealth.org
Contact Phone: 484-628-6714

1. A passion caring for medically underserved patients in a resource-limited practice setting
2. Expertise in caring for hospitalized children as specified in the Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) Core Competencies
3. Excellent clinical teaching and mentorship skills 
4. Experience in quality improvement, patient safety, and/or clinical research methodology
5. BC/BE in PHM or General Pediatrics
6. BLS and PALS certification