Section Chief, Pediatric Nephrologist
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Nephrology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient Outpatient
Location 160 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19134, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/20/24

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. With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children combines topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; Ear, Nose and Throat; 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. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and has been recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

Job Responsibilities

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Section Chief for our Pediatric Nephrologist team
Highlights:
Provide leadership to a strong clinical team
Strong and proven commitment to excellence in the delivery of care, research, education and advocacy.
Along with participation in clinical, there will be educational, research and operational functioning within the division.
Procedures expected to perform in the practice setting: Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, plasmapheresis. 
Physicians provide day (inpatient) and night call coverage for 7 days a week.
Inpatient and night call coverage are usually bundled and done the same week.  

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 
Educational Loan Assistance
Generous paid time-off allowance
Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking 
CME time and money
Relocation assistance
H1B Visa & Green Card Support, J1 Visa sponsorship
Supportive health system to advance goals

Qualifications

MD or DO required; board certied/eligible in Pediatric Nephrology.  Must have or have the ability to obtain a license in PA..

Along with excellent organizational skills, ideal candidate will have minimum of 5 years leadership experience.