Job Summary Join Our Team at the Heart Center at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Are you ready to lead the programmatic development of the Heart Center at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children? Working alongside our Chief of Cardiothoracic surgery and Co-Director of the Heart Center, the ideal candidate will spearhead initiatives to advance excellence in clinical care and will foster a culture of collaboration, focused on achieving the best: Quality outcomes Patient and family experience Value to the communities that we serve today and, in the future. St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children has been a leader in providing compassionate and comprehensive care to the children of Philadelphia and the surrounding region for over a century. Care of children with congenital heart disease is therefore essential to our mission of providing comprehensive, compassionate, accessible, high-quality care for the children and families of our community. The Heart Center offers a wide range of services including management of patients requiring complex congenital heart surgery, interventional catheterization and invasive electrophysiology. Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Heart Center Collaborate with the Co-Director and multidisciplinary teams to advance innovative approaches to pediatric cardiac care Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous quality improvement within the Heart Center Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, quality of care and the patient/family experience. Mentor and support the professional development of faculty, staff and trainees. Support the recruitment and retention of top-tier faculty and trainees to promote academic advancement. Work in partnership with the Heart Center Administrative Director and Heart Center Co-Director, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery Maintain a positive workplace culture that attracts, retains and motivates staff, and empowers their ability to impact decision making Oversee clinical, research, educational and quality activities for the Heart Provide clinical services for patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital and other approved sites Actively participate in family centered care Facilitate and enhance community outreach and advocacy. The Benefits We Offer: Competitive compensation package Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match. Malpractice insurance & tail coverage Educational Loan Assistance Generous paid time-off allowance Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking CME time and money Relocation assistance Immigration support Supportive health system to advance goals Qualifications The Heart Center Co-Director – Pediatric Cardiologist, represents a pivotal leadership role within our organization. The candidate is expected to have demonstrated clinical excellence and leadership success in their career. This leader will uphold unwavering integrity and adherence to ethical standards, while also exhibiting strong administrative and managerial skills. MD required from an accredited school of medicine with at least 10 years post-pediatric residency and fellowship in Cardiology. Unrestricted medical license and American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board certified in pediatric cardiology. Exceptional written and oral communication skills with ability to listen and tailor information to specific audiences. Collegial and highly collaborative with a track record of fostering a positive workplace culture that promotes teamwork and inclusiveness. Overview Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour