Section Chief, Pediatric Anesthesia

Job Summary

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is seeking a general anesthesiologist who is fellowship-trained in pediatric anesthesia with additional training and experience in cardiac anesthesia. The ideal candidate will provide care for both general pediatric surgical cases and cardiac procedures, as needed.

We are in an exciting phase of building and expanding our cardiac surgery program. Currently, our team include a cardiac surgeon, a cardiac interventionalist, and cardiac anesthesiologist.

The first year will involve limited cardiac surgical volume, with increasing opportunities expected as the program grows.  Call schedule : Initially includes in-house call, but once the individual transitions to a dedicated cardiac role, in-house call will no longer be required.

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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Qualifications

We seek a cardiac anesthesiologist with at least three to four years of experience working in a well-established pediatric cardiac program. The ideal candidate must have completed a pediatric anesthesiology fellowship and additional training in pediatric cardiac anesthesia, preferably including a dedicated one-year pediatric cardiac anesthesia fellowship. Board certification or board eligibility in pediatric anesthesiology is required.

We are steadily building toward a fully staffed and robust cardiac service.

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.

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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Overview

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is seeking an experienced Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our staff.  St. Chris topher’s Hospital for Children 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.