Physician - Cardiology - Pediatric Cardiologist - St. Christopher'S Hospital For Children
Company: Tower Health
Location: Altoona
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
A pediatric cardiologist is needed at St. Christopher's Hospital
for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.About St. Christopher's
Hospital for ChildrenSt. 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.ResponsibilitiesAbout the opportunity:The incoming
physician will share inpatient consultative service as well as
outpatient clinic responsibilities with other members of the
Division. You will also participate in the teaching of medical
students, residents, and (adult) cardiology fellows. There is a
dedicated pediatric cardiac catheterization/electrophysiology
laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art biplane fluoroscopy and
3D electroanatomic mapping capability.Responsibilities* Perform
inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiology evaluations and
testing, including interpretation of ECGs, echocardiograms,
ambulatory electrocardiography, and exercise stress testing in
infants, children and adolescents. Maintain timely and complete
chart notes, reports, and communication with primary care/referring
physicians and other relevant subspecialty physicians.Maintain open
and timely communication with patients, families, and
guardians.Participate in multidisciplinary clinical management
initiatives with other divisions.Facilitate patient
referrals.Participate in division and department quality
improvement initiatives, including within the department.Assists in
the planning and direction of health programs within the
appropriate specialty.Conducts training or assists in the training
of interns and resident physicians.Maintains varied hours on a
rotated schedule with other physicians to ensure that there is
always a physician on-call during non-business hours.Faculty
appointment is offered at the Drexel University College of
Medicine.Comply with all billing, coding, documentation, and
regulatory requirements.Participate in Department of Pediatrics
grand rounds, morbidity and mortality conferences, and faculty
development education.Maintain appropriate licensures and
certifications.In joining St. Christopher's you'll enjoy:Work/life
balance and flexibilityTeaching, quality improvement and strategic
development opportunitiesThe latest in diagnostics, treatments, and
innovationsEMR System: EPICTeam-based care with dedicated support
staffBenefits & Perks:Competitive Compensation Plan with
Comprehensive BenefitsGenerous earned time-offCME time and
money403(b) (matched) and 457(b) Retirement PlansFaculty rank
through Drexel University College of Medicine, commensurate with
experienceEducational Loan AssistanceMalpractice Insurance with
Tail CoverageRelocation AssistanceSpousal/Domestic Partner Job
Search SupportPhiladelphia, 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
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.#LIQualificationsMD or DO RequiredBoard
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Pediatric Cardiologist, Location: Philadelphia, PA 19134, PL:
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