Chief of Pediatrics

Requisition Number: CHAP-2338

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is recruiting for the Chief of Pediatrics to oversee a well-established and talented pediatric department. CHA is an award-winning health system based in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, CHA provides innovative primary, specialty and emergency care to our diverse patient population through an established network of ambulatory clinics, an urgent care site and two full service hospitals.

The incoming Chief of Pediatrics will provide clinical, administrative and academic leadership while maintaining a substantial clinical Primary Care Pediatric or Adolescent practice. The Chief will have oversight of the staff delivering high quality pediatric primary care services and also oversee the educational programs for Harvard medical students and Pediatric residents on rotation from Massachusetts General Hospital. CHA is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and this position will have a clinical appointment at Massachusetts General Hospital. Candidate must qualify for faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of post residency experience, 5 years of leadership experience, and a successful track record of professional development and mentoring of junior staff within a Primary Care setting. Successful experience in interdisciplinary collaboration is necessary. Candidates must have excellent clinical and communication skills and possess a strong commitment to our underserved, multi-cultural patient population. Experience with developing and overseeing graduate and undergraduate medical education programs is strongly preferred. Previous employment in an academic, safety net system is a plus.

Please visit www.CHAproviders.orgto learn more and apply through our secure candidate portal. CVs may be sent directly to Melissa Kelley, CHA Provider Recruiter, via email at [email protected]. CHA’s Department of Provider Recruitment may be reached by phone at (617) 665-3555.

CHA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 403b retirement accounts with matching, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and a CME allotment (both time and dollars). The full time salary range of $300,000-$325,000.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, relationship identity or relationship structure, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct that, in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.