Responsibilities:

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is seeking a Medical Director/Outpatient Pediatrician for our Center for the Urban Child - Pediatric Practice on our hospital campus in Philadelphia, PA.   The Medical Director will direct the clinical activities of the practice, physicians, and nurse practitioners.  Candidates will have proven experience in the areas of practice administration, mentoring, quality improvement, physician mentoring/counseling, and development/implementation of policies and procedures.  Previous experience in the areas of medical practice design and change management is a plus.  The Center for the Urban Child is a large academic practice with ~ 75 pediatric residents, ~20 providers, and over 50 support staff.  This position carries a dual appointment with the Drexel University College of Medicine and access to many of their resources.   Alongside primary care the CUC features a robust newborn clinic, a walk-in sick clinic, and integrated pediatric care with social workers; lactation consultants, imbedded behavioral health; a medical Legal Partnership; community health workers and more. We work side by side with the community members of North Philadelphia/Kensington and work tirelessly to address the social needs and social influences of health of this section of Philadelphia.

 

Position Highlights:

Oversee the daily clinical operations of medical staff

Provide leadership for operational issues

Policy design/implementation

Be an active physician within the practice

Develop practice-oriented education

Mentor/Train clinical staff and collaborate with the office of GME

Active role in Quality Improvement 

Recruitment of clinical staff - physicians & nurse practitioners

Manage expectations, duties and activity of physicians and nurse practitioners

Schedule: Monday - Friday

 

The Benefits We Offer:

Comprehensive compensation 

Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Vision, & more

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Malpractice insurance & tail coverage 

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick, CME

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

H1B Visa & Green Card Support

 

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.

 

Qualifications:
MD or DO

Unrestricted PA medical license

Graduate from an ACGME Pediatric Residency

Board Certified - Pediatrics

5+ years clinical experience in a pediatric o/p practice

3 years' experience in practice leadership & change management