Pediatric Radiologist
Newark, DE - USA
Job Summary
Job Details
ChristianaCare is seeking a Pediatric Radiologist to join our team as we expand pediatric services to support our Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia affiliation.
This Pediatric Radiologist will provide highquality subspecialty diagnostic imaging services for pediatric patients across inpatient emergency and outpatient settings. This role supports clinical excellence patient safety education and interdisciplinary collaboration within the Pediatric Service Line.
Key Clinical Responsibilities
Interpret pediatric imaging studies includingradiography ultrasound CT MRI and other ageappropriate modalities
Perform and supervisepediatric fluoroscopic procedures(e.g. VCUG upper GI contrast studies)
Provide timely accurate interpretations with attention topediatricspecific pathology and radiation safety principles (ALARA)
Participate inafterhours and weekend coverageas assigned
Communicate critical results directly to ordering clinicians in accordance with policy
Operational & Quality Responsibilities
Collaborate with technologists nursing ED pediatrics and surgery to optimize workflows
Support pediatric imaging protocol development and standardization
Participate in quality improvement peer learning and patient safety initiatives
Assist with escalation pathways and fallback coverage plans during operational disruptions
Education & Academic Responsibilities
Teach and mentorradiology residents fellows medical students and allied health staff
Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric conferences and tumor boards as appropriate
Support institutional education and academic mission
Collaboration & Leadership
Work closely withPediatric Service Line leadership ED Ops and IT on service optimization
Partner with external pediatric radiology collaborators as applicable
Support strategic growth of pediatric imaging services within the health system
Qualifications
MD or DO
Board Certified / Board Eligible in Radiology
Fellowship training in Pediatric Radiology required
Eligible for medical licensure in Delaware and PA
Eligible for hospital privileges
Experience in acommunitybased pediatric practice with academic engagement (preferred)
Strong communication skills and collaborative approach (preferred)
Comfort with onsite clinical presence and handson procedural work (preferred)
ChristianaCare
ChristianaCare is one of the countrys largest health care providers ranking 24th in the nation for hospital admissions (fiscal year 2019). Christiana Care is a major teaching hospital with three campuses (1299 beds) and more than 260 Medical-Dental residents and fellows. ChristianaCare is recognized as a regional center for excellence in cardiology cancer and womens health services. The system is home to Delawares only Level I trauma center for adults and children the only center of its kind between Philadelphia and Baltimore. With more than 12000 caregivers ChristianaCare is the largest private employer in Delaware.
Benefits of living in the Delaware Valley
You have your choice or housing options in DE PA NJ or MD and enjoy reasonable commutes.
Connected by Amtrak and I95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants entertainment and sporting venues cultural events and some of the nations best colleges and universities.
Within 1-3 hours from four international airports.
Easy drives or a short train ride to Washington DC Philadelphia and New York City.
Two hours from beautiful beaches in Delaware Maryland and New Jersey and popular skiing resorts in the Pocono Mountains.
Reasonable cost of living and no DE state sales tax
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Post End Date
Jun 30 2027EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family including health insurance paid time off retirement an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit