Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology

Crozer Health is seeking an experienced board-certified Gastroenterologist for the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology position. This opportunity will require clinical and non-clinical skillsets for direction and advancement of the established Gastroenterology division.

Responsibilities:

• Head the Gastroenterology Division of the Department of Medicine.
• Oversee and supervise all members of the Division of Gastroenterology.
• Prepare/manage budget in accordance with mutually agreed upon goals for the Division with the Chairperson of the Department of Medicine.
• Develop/improve specialized gastroenterology services, after consultation with the Chairperson of the Department of Medicine, which may include but are not limited to such programs as:

                 -Endoscopy Center of Excellence

                 -Hepatology Center of Excellence

                 -Colorectal Cancer Prevention

                 -Center for Inflammatory Bowe) Disease

                 -Women's Digestive Health

                 -Nutrition Service

• Serve on committees as directed by the Chairperson of the Department of Medicine.
• Patient Care

                  -Deliver highest quality/compassionate patient care.

                  -Recruit additional physicians to support programs.

                  -Establish and maintain high patient satisfaction.

• Teaching -

                  -The Section Chief of Gastroenterology will be responsible for organizing and ensuring that lectures on various topics pertaining to gastroenterology are done for the internal medicine residents during the course of the academic year.

                  -The Chief will work with the internal medicine program Director to ensure that noon conferences, journal clubs, and rotations on the gastroenterology service are performed.

                  -The Section Chief will be responsible for organizing grand rounds at least twice-yearly on gastroenterology topics for the Department of Medicine. 

• Quality Assurance – The Chief will work to foster a culture of quality excellence and be responsible for initiating quality improvement efforts and communicating them to the healthcare team. The Chief will be responsible for regularly evaluating the quality of GI services and planning and implementing continuing education programs.

• Practice Relationships – The Chief will communicate regularly with the division’s physicians and healthcare system leadership.  The Chief will help coordinate community relationships.           

• Time Commitment. Physician shall devote whatever time is necessary to provide the Administrative Services; provided, however, that Physician shall perform Administrative Services approximately sixteen (16) hours per month. Physician shall allocate time to Administrative Services as reasonably requested by Employer from time to time.

Crozer-Chester Medical Center is Delaware County’s premier destination for advanced clinical care. This 300-bed facility is home to the county’s first cardiothoracic surgery program, a renowned neurosciences team, the largest group of psychiatrists in the region, and a comprehensive range of specialty and tertiary-care services.

Additionally, Crozer is the only hospital in the Philadelphia suburbs equipped with a comprehensive emergency department, trauma center and burn treatment center. As a teaching hospital and regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine, our physicians work to train the next generation of healthcare providers through our residency, fellowship and allied health programs.

Crozer Health System is a four-hospital health system based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania serving Delaware County, northern Delaware and parts of western New Jersey. These facilities house a Level 2 trauma center, a regional burn center, three regional cancer centers, and a kidney transplant center. It also includes a network of outpatient centers, urgent care centers and a sports club. Crozer Health System is committed to the improved health status of those we serve. Through a seamless, user-friendly continuum of quality health services including primary, acute and long-term care, through rehabilitation and restorative care, Crozer deploys its resources in a cost-effective and community-responsive manner. Working with our community, we promote a place to live, work and enjoy our families.

Within our health system is the health network which is the largest primary care and specialty physician network in Delaware County. With over 300 physicians who practice in locations throughout the county, CHMG offers an array of specialty and subspecialty services, including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology, sports medicine and multiple surgical subspecialties.

Commits to its academic mission to educate both current and future clinicians and caregivers;

Explores and implements new technologies for delivering care;

Builds partnerships within our community to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those we serve;

Creates an environment where each employee, physician, volunteer and board member uses their skills, creativity and learning to promote the health and well-being of our patients, their families and communities;

Accepts responsibility for being the steward of community health resources now and for future generations.