St. Lukes University Health Network is currently accepting applications for a Pediatric Vice Chair, St. Lukes Childrens Hospital.

St. Lukes University Health Network, the regions largest, most established health system is seeking an experienced and collaborative Pediatric Vice Chair for our Childrens Hospital. St. Lukes Pediatric Service Line has experienced significant growth over the past several years. We are seeking an experienced Vice Chair to help oversee our clinical areas and to provide strategic vision, leadership and accountability for multiple areas of the service line in conjunction with the Chair of Pediatrics for the Network and Vice President of the Pediatric Service Line.

The Vice Chair works closely with the Chair of Pediatrics, the Division Chiefs, the Medical Directors, and the Hospital Administration to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, and evidence-based care to children and families. The Vice Chair will work to foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration across the department.

Candidates should have an aptitude for mentoring and staff development, with the ability to develop trust and work cooperatively in a diverse environment.  Youll be given the latitude and support you need to succeed.

Qualifications

Candidates must be Board-Certified in their subspecialty and be able to demonstrate clinical, administrative and educational leadership.  In addition, candidates must have:

• A minimum of 10 years of clinical experience
• Pediatric subspecialty preferred, but not required
• At least 5 years in a well-developed leadership role, with a proven track record

In joining St. Lukes University Health Network, you will enjoy:

• The opportunity to lead a progressive, well-trained team of physicians and advanced practitioners
• The ability to work in an academic environment with pediatric residents and faculty appointment to Temple University School of Medicine
• An exceptional compensation package with relocation assistance
• A rich benefits package including malpractice, health insurance, CME allowance, and retirement benefits
• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued

St. Lukes Department of Pediatric Highlights

• In 2023, St. Lukes announced the establishment of St. Lukes Childrens Hospital at the Bethlehem Campus and is a proud member of the Childrens Hospital Association, representing decades of growth and investment in pediatrics and the Networks commitment to pediatric services.
• Lukes Childrens Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics consists of inpatient, neonatal, emergency medicine, specialty and primary care providers spread across a variety of practice locations throughout the St. Lukes service area (Pennsylvania and New Jersey).
• The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is an 8-bed unit which opened in February 2020 at St. Lukes Childrens Hospital, Bethlehem Campus. The unit is staffed by critical care intensivists and specially trained pediatric nurses and receives admissions from the Networks 12 hospital campuses. The unit is also located adjacent to the 17-bed Inpatient Pediatric Unit, staffed by pediatric hospitalists 24/7, allowing for easy transfer and collaboration across units. Additional support from child life, pediatric pharmacists, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, and social workers help to complement the inpatient team.
• The new Pediatric Emergency Department is a 6-bed unit located within St. Lukes Childrens Hospital and will expand to 11 beds at the completion of an ongoing construction project.
• The department is supported by a growing team of pediatric specialists spanning 40 specialty areas including pediatric surgery, GI, endocrinology, nephrology, developmental pediatrics, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, psychiatry, pulmonology, radiology, anesthesia, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and more! Many are conveniently located at St. Lukes Pediatric Specialty Center, the regions only freestanding building dedicated entirely to pediatric services.
• The Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit at St. Lukes Easton Campus is a 16-bed unit for children ages 12 - 18 and provides dedicated inpatient mental health services.
• The most robust and highest volume OB program in the region with a strong maternal and fetal medicine program which delivers over 5,000 babies per year.
• Surgical Level III NICU located at St. Lukes Childrens Hospital, Bethlehem, PA, 16-bed Level III NICU at St. Lukes Allentown Campus, 26-bed Level III NICU at St. Lukes Anderson Campus, and a 6-bed Level II NICU at St. Lukes Upper Bucks Campus.
• Robust 12 hospital Network spread over a diverse geographic area providing emergency care for over 320,000 patients annually.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Chair of Pediatrics and Vice President of the Pediatric Service Line, provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the clinical programs and services within the Department of Pediatrics.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality, safety, and efficiency of care delivery and patient outcomes.
• Facilitate the recruitment, retention, and development of staff.
• Enhance the integration and collaboration among the divisions, departments, and interprofessional teams.
• Represent the Department of Pediatrics in internal and external committees and councils.
• Advocate for the needs and interests of the Department of Pediatrics and the pediatric population.