The Pediatric Heart Center Director is responsible for financial, budgetary and clinical operations, strategic planning and implementation, programmatic development and expansion, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, facility and space planning, management and supervision of assigned team members, physician practice administration, and relationship development with internal and external stakeholders.
The Heart Center Administrative Director works in partnership with the Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, Chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, SVP of Operations for SCPA and the Chief Operating Officer to manage the financial and clinical operations for the cardiac service line (pediatric Heart Center clinics, pediatric non-invasive cardiology imaging, pediatric stress lab, pediatric device clinic, pediatric cardiac/electrophysiology laboratory, etc.).
The service line leader supports and serves as a liaison between St. Christopher's Heart Center and referral programs. This position integrates the operating goals and objectives of the assigned service line departments with patient and family care, teaching, research and outreach for the Heart Center.
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Qualifications
Relevant experience in cardiac care and operations. This position has dual resposibility of hospital and practice operations. RN experience in cardiac care is a plus.
Strong leadership skills with an ability to develop strategy but pivot to being tactical as needed.
Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree
Overview
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
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.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining 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 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.
About the Organization
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
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