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Rotating (United States of America)Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.
At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.
CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
A Brief Overview
The Emergency Department (ED) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia cares for more than 100,000 patients a year. Attending physicians and nurses who are specially trained in emergency medicine are in the ED 24 hours a day to handle emergencies, unscheduled visits, and consultations that need immediate attention.
We offer on-site radiology and can provide conscious sedation for potentially painful procedures. The ED at our Main Hospital in Philadelphia was the first Level 1 Trauma Center for children in the Delaware Valley and is home to the Poison Control Center. Parents Magazine ranks our division number one in the nation for emergency medical care.
What you will do
- Direct Clinical Activities
- Provide direct patient care to a panel of patients in the practice.
- May supervise clinical providers including resident physicians and nurse practitioners and provide performance feedback in all aspects of clinical functions.
- Supervise and ensure high quality of all clinical care services provided in the practice.
- Continually review current pediatric standards of care and work with leadership team to implement new processes as needed. Respond to clinical alerts and updates from public health officials and others.
- Educational Activities (if indicated)
- May provide support and leadership for resident/medical student education curriculum and program implementation.
- Research Activities (if indicated)
- May participate in and/or oversee research activities, as needed, at the practice and provide feedback and consultation for studies as they progress. Delegate operational functions to other support staff as needed to accomplish the research goals and objectives.
- Administrative Activities (if indicated)
- May assist with the management of the Practice:
- Evaluate and effectively manage patient access, patient flow, quality improvement, staff performance, and effective work teams.
- Participate in the development and implementation of departmental standards, policies, guidelines and protocols.
- Other Duties As Assigned.
Education Qualifications
- Doctorate Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required
Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of hospital policies, practices and protocols as well as applicable regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of computer systems and applications. (Required proficiency)
- Skills in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision-making. (Required proficiency)
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. (Required proficiency)
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic). (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Medical License - in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and any states practicing in - upon hire - Required and
- Board Certification - Medical Sub/Specialty - - upon hire - Required and
- DEA License - - upon hire - Required
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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