Section Chief, Ambulatory Pediatrics- Temple Health- Philadelphia, PA

The Department of Pediatrics at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) seeks a dedicated and mission-driven leader to be the Section Chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics.

The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to patient care, a passion for teaching, academic experience, and evidence of scholarly activity, including quality improvement.  Furthermore, the Chief will be keenly interested in serving an urban, underserved patient population. The successful candidate will promote a strong culture of respect, institutional stewardship, and community engagement.  This role entails the day-to-day management of the academic primary care practice, including ten providers across two sites (Temple Pediatric Care; TPC) and the Well Baby Nursery at Temple University Hospital (TUH).

The Chief is also tasked with driving quality and educational objectives, actively participating in faculty development, and meeting departmental budgetary goals. This position is integral to our educational mission with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, our collaborative efforts with population health, and our primary care service line, emphasizing the importance of quality in patient care.

Temple Health is one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, with 20 clinical departments, 8 Basic Science Departments, 13 Research Centers (all of which are engaged in patient care education and research), and more than 1,000 physicians and scientists sharing the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.  Temple Health is a progressive and innovative organization. Within the past year, it has earned national and regional accolades for excellence in healthcare.

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Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee work schedules for faculty and advanced practitioners in primary care sites and well-baby nursery.
• Facilitate a quality educational experience for all undergraduate and graduate trainees.
• Partner with nursing leadership and the practice manager to ensure smooth running of day-to-day activities in TPC
• Work with the department chair and administrator on strategic and budgetary plans for the section.
• Collaborate with the Vice Chair for Research to promote scholarship in the department.
• Partner with the department chair and Senior Associate Dean, Office of Faculty Affairs on faculty development.
• In conjunction with the chair, departmental quality champion, and the Center for Population Health, developing and achieving quality metrics.

• Encourage and support diversity among the Section's constituents, creating an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, and acceptance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain the organization's integrity.
• Display a style that fosters and supports change and innovation, with an ability to delegate yet maintain overall control and high standards.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the community's culture, needs, and aspirations.
• Support and promulgate diversity among faculty, staff, students, and patients.

Educational Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• An MD, DO, or foreign equivalent with maintenance of board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics.
• Rank commensurate with experience.
• In possession of/eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Faculty Appointment, Benefits/Compensation

The annual compensation shall be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the individual selected for the position. In addition to a competitive salary, there is a comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, and CME, among others. 

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application, which is available here: https://bit.ly/3uTgyCj

Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all the required documents and information. 

Application materials should include a curriculum vitae, a personal statement stating your qualifications and professional goals, and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to Stephen Aronoff, MD, MBA, Waldo E. Nelson Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, C/O Michael Lester, Assistant Dean, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: Michael.Lester@tuhs.temple.edu 

Confidential inquiries and candidate nominations should be directed to Michael Lester.

We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Temple University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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Temple University Hospital (TUH): As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, TUH is a teaching hospital where the latest procedures and techniques are pioneered and where students and other physicians come to learn. It is also a robust research center that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science and altering the course of serious disease. All of this means that Temple physicians and staff are at the forefront of medical knowledge.

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Temple Faculty Physicians (TFP): Temple Faculty Physicians, the academic practice plan of Temple University Health System, is made up of more than 500 physicians who represent almost every subspecialty in modern medicine – from family medicine physicians to organ transplant surgeons.

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Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM): The School of Medicine and Temple University Hospital (TUH), its chief clinical training site, provide care for patients from throughout the region seeking advanced tertiary- and quaternary-level care. In addition, TUH serves one of the most vulnerable populations in the nation, providing more free and under-reimbursed care than any other hospital in Pennsylvania.

For more information about the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit: https://bit.ly/2KtfMBj

Temple Health consists of:

• Temple University Hospital (TUH)
• Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus
• Fox Chase Cancer Center
• Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Campus
• Temple University Hospital – Northeastern Campus
• Temple University Hospital- Women's and Families
• Temple Health- Chestnut Hill Hospital (TH-CHH)
• Temple Faculty Physicians
• Temple Physicians, Inc.
• Temple Transport Team
• ReadyCare

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