Chair, Department of Pediatrics

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Mount Auburn Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital and part of Beth Israel Lahey Health network serving the greater Cambridge, Massachusetts area, is seeking a Chair to lead the Department of Pediatrics including a Level IIB nursery and Level 1 nursery. Mount Auburn Hospital (MAH) cares for a diverse mix of suburban and urban patients and is characterized by an exceptional and collegial working environment. MAH is dedicated to compassionate, personalized healthcare and excellence in medical education. A 200-bed teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School and HMFP, MAH prioritizes extraordinary patient care while training the caregivers of tomorrow. As part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are committed to expanding access to high-quality care and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where patient well-being and continuous learning are at the heart of everything we do. At MAH, all of our perinatal services, including the Level 1 and IIB nurseries, Labor & Delivery, and post-partum are located on a single floor, allowing for smooth transitions of care and access for support persons. The newly-renovated Level IIB Nursery offers individual patient rooms and the opportunity for a parent to sleep at the bedside. Mount Auburn welcomed more than 2300 newborns this past year. The Chair will oversee all clinical and administrative functions of the Pediatrics Department and is responsible for strategic leadership, clinical and quality oversight, department management, and teaching efforts. The Chair will continue to foster an environment of collaborative and innovative care in the Department, staffed by Physicians, Certified Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses. The selected physician will be eligible to receive a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School commensurate with experience and qualifications. You will be part of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP), one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,200 providers, to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development, and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system, including Mt. Auburn Hospital. To apply for this position, please submit CV and application to the posting on the HMFP website. To learn more about this opportunity, please email Riki MacKillop at rmackill@mah.org