Department Chief, Pediatric Anesthesia

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a Level I Trauma Center, is seeking a Section Chief for our Pediatric Anesthesia Department. The anesthesia department delivers general anesthesia for surgery, cardiology and radiology. ideal candidate will provide care for both general pediatric surgical cases and cardiac procedures, as needed.  This position is responsible for promoting excellence in the provision of perioperative care for patients undergoing pediatric surgery or procedures across the hospital, including the procedural population (pain management, radiology, etc).  The chief will also be responsible for creating and executing a vision and a strategy for the division to contribute to the department's and St. Christopher’s academic, clinical and community missions.

We are looking for someone motivated to grow with the program, contribute to clinical care, and be part of a collaborative, patient-centered team.

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

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We seek a pediatric anesthesiologist with 8-10 years of experience.  Previous leadership experience strongly desired.  Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology is required.

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.

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Websites:

• St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
• City of Philadelphia