Section Chief, Pediatric General Surgery
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric-Surgery
Salary $700,000 – $775,000 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location 160 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19134, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/20/24

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Section Chief to lead our Pediatric General Surgery team.

Highlights:

  • The successful candidate is someone interested in honing their clinical skills across the broad field of Pediatric Surgery.
  • Responsibilities will include supporting our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center, an ELSO Gold Star ECMO Program, and a busy Level 3C NICU.
  • Candidates will have the opportunity to participate in clinical program development, research, resident and medical student education, as well as our historic ACGME accredited Fellowship in Pediatric Surgery.
  • The Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgery at St. Christopher’s Hospital is staffed by board–certified pediatric surgeons who have extensive experience in general and pediatric surgery. Our pediatric surgeons address the surgical needs of children of all ages, from extremely premature infants to 21 years of age, with a variety of conditions including infections, injuries, tumors, endocrine disorders, chest wall abnormalities, congenital malformations, as well as some Urologic and Head and Neck conditions.

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
  • Immigration support
  • Supportive health system to advance goals

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited two-year fellowship in Pediatric Surgery
Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery
Hold or be eligible for an unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania
Along with excellent organizational skills, ideal candidate will have minimum of 5 years leadership experience