Director Pediatric Nephrology Geisinger's Janet Weis Children's Hospital

The Department of Pediatrics and the Janet Weis Childrens Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is seeking a board certified pediatric nephrologist to serve as the Director of Pediatric Nephrology. The Director will provide oversight, direct patient care, teaching and consultative services.

Janet Weis Childrens Hospital (JWCH), located on GMCs campus in Danville, is the regions only dedicated 5-floor, 91 bed children's hospital with a full-service hospitalist and intensive care services. JWCHs team of medical and surgical specialists provide care in over 30 pediatric specialties, including a 41 bed Level IV NICU and 14 bed Level I PICU.

Job Duties

Duties of the Director include but are not limited to:

• Directing the day-to-day activities of the Pediatric Nephrology department
• Providing strategic leadership by working with the Pediatric and Geisinger leaders to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies 
• Providing administrative oversight, including the recruitment and hiring of staff
• Providing education of medical students, residents, attendings, and advanced practice providers

Position Requirements 

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine, board certified in Pediatric Nephrology. The candidate should be comfortable in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. General pediatric core skills are required. Leadership experience within an integrated delivery system is highly desirable.

We take pride in the support we provide:

• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures
• Excellent benefits package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage
• Four weeks of paid vacation time annually
• CME - 15 days and $4,500 annually
• A generous employer contribution to 401(k) plan
• Full relocation package
• Generous health benefits