Pediatric Nephrologist - St. Christopher's

Company: Tower Health
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Pediatric-Nephrology opening in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com About the Organization Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people. Together, our seven hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care from prevention, screenings & education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs & public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be. Our caring, highly trained physicians and staff are committed to patient safety and patient satisfaction. With more than 14,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership of Tower Health and Drexel University, in Philadelphia. It also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West Reading; home healthcare services provided by Tower Health at Home; and a network of 22 urgent care facilities across the Tower Health service area. Tower Health offers a connected network of 2,200 physicians, specialists, and providers across more than 230 convenient locations. Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership and staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our patients benefit from access to a broad range of services - all right here in our region. Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology, and oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design in one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities in the region. At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health's commitment to Advancing Health. Transforming Lives.About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children 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 top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Only 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 was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital. In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey.What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• Educational Loan Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Malpractice Insurance
• 403b (matching) and 457b Retirement Plans
• CME time and money
• Spousal/Domestic Partner Job Search Support
• Supportive health system to advance goals The Section of Pediatric Nephrology at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia seeks a full-time pediatric nephrologist to join 3 other pediatric nephrologists in an actively growing program. We have a large dialysis population and an active kidney transplant program. St. Chris is now part of Tower Health, a large non-profit healthcare system that covers 2.5 million people. In addition, St Chris is also part of Drexel University This affords a wealth of opportunities in academic medicine including both basic science and clinical research. Finally, we have a strong working relationship with the adult nephrologists in the Tower Health AND Temple Health systems. The Section of Nephrology provides a full spectrum of acute and chronic renal replacement therapies (CCRT, PD and acute hemodialysis), plasmapheresis, Red Cell exchange for sickle cell patients, percutaneous renal biopsy, kidney transplant program, inpatient and outpatient management and consultation. The section has its own renal nutritionist/dietician and social worker. For you EMR enthusiasts St. Chris is implementing EPIC in February of 2021! Finally, we are active in several national quality improvement projects and research consortiums including SCOPE, NAPTRCS and MWPNC and will be joining IROC in 2021. The successful candidate will possess strong clinical skills with a high interest in teaching. Our academic affiliation is with Drexel University College of Medicine, providing many opportunities as a teaching hospital to mentor and to train the next generation of professionals in pediatric medicine. There is also an opportunity to pursue quality improvement via several nationwide projects (SCOPE, NAPTRCS and IROC) and/or research interests, in particular as they relate to our multicultural community and clinical setting.Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and qualify for appointment as Assistant/Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine
  • BE/BC Pediatric Nephrology
  • Hold or be eligible for an unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania & in the state of New Jersey
  • Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience
  • The applicant should have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills Keyphrases: pediatrics jobs, pediatrician jobs, pediatric nephrology jobs, pediatric nephrologist jobs

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