Overview

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

With more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children combines top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Only Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey.

Responsibilities

The Section of Anesthesia provides staffing and coverage for 10 OR's, 2 off site locations (MRI, Cath Lab, IR) with volumes annually around 11,000 surgeries. There is opportunity to practice within all specialites, including kindey transplants, regionals and pediatric burns. CRNA's participate in all aspects of anesthesia, including complex cases. Becoming a part of St. Chris will bring a tremendous amount of career satisifaction and the opportunity to work with respected colleagues.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine (M.D. or D.O.)
• Valid license to practice; board certified
• Sound judgment and expert decision-making abilities
• Analytical thinker and complex problem-solver