Job Summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a Pediatric Oncologist to join our group.

 

Highlights:

 

Children’s Oncology Group participating institution with active IRBNot-for-profit academic teaching hospital in an urban setting focused on advancing child healthcare Oncology attendings see all types of childhood cancer, including solid tumors, liquid tumors, and brain/CNS tumors Surveillance of cancer predispositions including NF1, Li-Fraumeni, Beckwith-Weidemann, DICER-1 Management of childhood cancer survivors Multidisciplinary practice includes Tumor Board, Advanced Practice Providers, experienced oncology nurses, Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, Social Work, and Child-life specialists Physicians expected to share in day (inpatient) and night/weekend call coverage.  Teaching opportunities with residents and students from Drexel University College of Medicine

 

The Benefits We Offer:

Competitive compensation packageComprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance403(b) (matched) and 457(b) Retirement PlansMalpractice insurance & tail coverageGenerous paid time-off allowanceCME time and moneyRelocation assistanceSpousal/Domestic Partner Job Search SupportAcademic appointments are available at Drexel, PCOM and TempleCommuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking Supportive health system to advance goals
Qualifications

MD/DO with completion of pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship

 

Overview

Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875

 

A leader in pediatric care since 1875, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area

 

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children offers nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists who provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. What truly sets St. Chris apart is the way we provide that care – with genuine passion and heart in a nurturing, patient- and family-centered environment.

We’re an academic medical center and have been recognized as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek and Statista—an accolade that highlights our hospital’s excellence in pediatric specialty care.

 

The Community:

Philadelphia, which is 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 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.