Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Fellowship training in congenital cardiac surgery
ABTS certification in congenital cardiac surgery preferred
Demonstrated expertise in neonatal and complex congenital surgery
Eligibility for Pennsylvania medical licensure
Strong commitment to multidisciplinary, evidence-based, family-centered care
Responsibilities
Perform a wide range of congenital cardiac surgical procedures including neonatal and pediatric operations
Participate in inpatient care, operative scheduling, and on-call duties
Collaborate with multidisciplinary pediatric teams including cardiology and neonatology
Support the pediatric ECMO and advanced cardiothoracic care programs
Engage in referral development and outreach initiatives in Greater Philadelphia
Teach and mentor medical students and residents from Drexel and Temple
Contribute to clinical research and quality improvement projects
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution and matching
Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
Generous paid time-off allowance
Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
CME time and funding
Relocation assistance
Supportive health system to advance professional goals
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Children's Heart Center at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children seeks an outstanding Congenital Cardiac Surgeon to join our established and strategically expanding pediatric cardiac surgery program.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a surgeon with strong technical expertise, academic interest and program building ambition to contribute to a congenital heart program with more than 50 years of surgical history and a growing regional referral base across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region.
Highlights:
Perform a broad spectrum of congenital cardiac surgical procedures, including neonatal, infant, pediatric, and selected adult congenital operations
Participate fully in inpatient care, operative scheduling, and call coverage
Work closely with pediatric cardiology, intensive care, neonatology, anesthesia, perfusion, and electrophysiology colleagues
Support institutional programs in pediatric ECMO and advanced cardiothoracic care
Contribute to referral development and outreach across Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey
Teaching and mentoring residents and medical students from Drexel and Temple
Academic appointment at Drexel University College of Medicine commensurate with qualifications
Participation in clinical outcomes research, quality improvement, and translational collaboration
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 Phone: 484-628-6714
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Qualifications
We seek a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon with the clinical maturity, technical breadth, and academic ambition to help guide the next phase of growth of our congenital heart program, including expansion of surgical complexity, regional referral partnerships, and academic visibility. Additionally, we require:
Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Fellowship training in congenital cardiac surgery
ABTS certification in congenital cardiac surgery preferred
Demonstrated expertise in neonatal and complex congenital surgery
Eligibility for Pennsylvania medical licensure
Strong commitment to multidisciplinary, evidence-based, family-centered care
