Pediatrics- Faculty

Temple Healths Department of Pediatrics is seeking dedicated compassionate pediatricians to join our growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide high-quality patient-centered care to children in Philadelphias underserved communitieswhile working within a dynamic mission-driven academic health system.

Why Temple

• Outpatient-focused role with potential for inpatient care in the newborn (well-baby) nursery at Temples new Women & Families Hospital
• Flexible scheduling anticipated including potential evening and/or Saturday hours to enhance patient access
• Many opportunities to teach medical students residents and other trainees
• Serve a diverse urban patient population where your work truly makes a difference
• Contribute to innovative initiatives designed to improve access to care and health equity
• Mentor students in a supportive academic environment
• Collaborate with a team that values equity integrity and community engagement

Candidate Qualifications

• M.D. D.O. or foreign equivalent
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatricians
• New graduates and experienced clinicians welcome
• Strong commitment to community health and population-based care
• Spanish language skills highly desirable
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted DEA and medical license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to start date

Features and Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation Holiday Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health dental and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students faculty and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences thought etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds experiences and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation pioneering research and world-class education. The health systems 1550 physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrows treatments to the bedside today helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Temple Health is an educational partner with theLewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods arts and cuisine.

Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital first library first medical school. Its a place where big ideas come to life. Alexander Hamilton

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position you must complete an online application.

Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications professional goals three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.

Please address all applications to: Nina R. OConnor MD Interim Chair and Professor Department of Pediatrics Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University C/O Frank Gallagher Director Office of Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Email:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age color disability ethnicity marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status protected by law.