Cardiothoracic Surgery ST. Chris - Pediatric Physician Assistant

Job Summary St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking an experienced Pediatric NP or PA with Pediatric experience to join our Cardiovascular Team. OR Experience needed.

Highlights:Primarily first assist in the ORHelp with Pre and Post Op Patient careBuilding a new CV Surgical ProgramOn Call will be required with flexible call scheduleMust have surgical experience as a first assist on cardiac surgery casesCongenital Cardiac surgery first assist experience preferredFull Time M-F Varied shiftThe Benefits We Offer:Competitive compensation packageSign on BonusComprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insuranceRetirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.

Malpractice insurance & tail coverage Paid time-off allowanceCommuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parkingRelocation Assistance CME time and moneySupportive health system to advance goalsPutting Kids and Families First Since 1875St. 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 topnotch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties, including Cardiology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastroenterology; Oncology; and Orthopedics. It houses the only Pediatric 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 has been recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital. The Community:Philadelphia located between New York and Washington D.

C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now the Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom.

The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed.

At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America. Meet more animals at the Academy of Natural Sciences or enjoy fun and educational interactive displays at the Please Touch Museum.

Videos:Virtual Tour – St. ChrisVirtual Tour of PhiladelphiaDrexel School of Medicine Class 2025 Websites:St. Christopher’s Hospital for ChildrenCity of Philadelphia Contact Person Name: Lisa WortmanContact Phone Number: 484-628-0556Contact Email: Lisa.

Wortman@towerhealth.org #STC QualificationsEducation Requirements4 year/Bachelor's DegreeExperienceRelevant ExperienceCertification and LicensureBLS CertificationACLS CertificationNCCPA CertificationPA Physician Assistant License Overview Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.

With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health.

The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org