Healthcare System Overview

An In-Depth Look into the Healthcare System

Phoenix Children's Hospital: A National Leader in Pediatric Care

You will practice at one of the largest freestanding children's hospitals in the United States, a 533-bed institution that has provided world-class care for more than 40 years. Phoenix Children's operates as a voluntary nonprofit organization with a mission to advance hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and their families. The main Thomas Campus, built in 2011 and located in central Phoenix, serves as the academic medical center where the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is headquartered. The facility's 1.96 million square feet houses the clinical infrastructure, research facilities, and support services that make this a destination for pediatric subspecialty care across the Southwest.

Walking through the Thomas Campus, you will find a facility designed specifically for pediatric care, from the scale of equipment and furnishings to the child-friendly environment that helps young patients feel less anxious about their medical experiences. The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders operates from a new building that opened in March 2024, located just 20 feet from the main hospital. This purpose-built space provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities for your BMT program while maintaining immediate access to the hospital's full resources.

  • 533 licensed beds at the Thomas Campus in central Phoenix
  • 1.96 million square feet of facility space
  • Main campus built in 2011 with ongoing expansion
  • New Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders building opened March 2024
  • Arizona's only American Academy of Pediatrics-designated Level IV NICU

View the Phoenix Children's Annual Report: 2024 Annual Report

System Scope and Regional Presence

Phoenix Children's has grown into one of the top five largest pediatric health systems in the United States. The system includes three freestanding hospital locations, a major ambulatory site with emergency services, and an extensive network of outpatient facilities that bring pediatric specialty care closer to families throughout Arizona.

  • 533-bed Phoenix Children's Hospital, Thomas Campus (central Phoenix)
  • 48-bed Phoenix Children's Hospital, Arrowhead Campus (Glendale)
  • 40-bed emergency department in Avondale
  • 20 outpatient clinics across the region
  • 2 ambulatory surgery centers
  • 7 community-service outpatient clinics
  • 11 Phoenix Children's Pediatrics primary care clinics
  • 4 urgent care centers
  • 3 mobile medical units serving communities throughout Arizona
  • 1,405 physician members in Phoenix Children's Care Network

Clinical Volume and Performance

The numbers tell the story of a hospital operating at full capacity to meet the pediatric healthcare needs of the region. In 2023, Phoenix Children's served more than 283,000 unique patients, a volume that reflects both the institution's reputation and the growing pediatric population of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

  • 283,522 unique patients seen in 2023
  • 107,822 ED and trauma visits
  • 62,575 urgent care visits
  • 24,915 surgical cases
  • 18,617 inpatient discharges
  • 80.43% bed utilization rate
  • Average length of stay: 3.57 days
  • Case Mix Index: 1.981 (reflecting high-acuity patient population)
  • 51,038 estimated ER visits annually

Financial Strength

Phoenix Children's operates with the financial stability necessary to support long-term program investment and physician recruitment. The institution's total assets exceed $2.4 billion, providing the balance sheet strength to fund capital projects, research initiatives, and strategic growth.

  • Total Assets: $2.42 billion
  • Net Patient Revenue: $1.62 billion
  • Total Patient Revenue: $4.04 billion
  • Total Operating Expenses: $1.72 billion
  • Open Payments for Research: $7.95 million

Workforce and Employment

Phoenix Children's employs more than 7,400 staff members across clinical, administrative, and support functions. The institution ranks as the 24th largest employer in Arizona and has been recognized among the Top 40 healthiest workplaces in America.

  • 7,439 total staff members
  • 1,900+ nurses
  • 575 physicians
  • 220 advanced practice providers
  • 200 residents and fellows
  • 8,539 total employees per Definitive Healthcare
  • 24th largest employer in Arizona
  • Top 40 healthiest workplaces in America

Executive Leadership

Phoenix Children's leadership team brings experience from major pediatric institutions and a commitment to physician-led clinical excellence.

  • Chief Executive Officer: John Mooney, JD
  • Chief Financial Officer: Michelle Stamos
  • Chief Medical Officer: Ivy Jeraldo
  • Chief Nursing Officer: Blanche Yenny
  • Chief Operations Officer: Justin Bramhall

Centers of Excellence

Phoenix Children's has organized its subspecialty expertise into eight Centers of Excellence, each focused on specific areas of pediatric medicine where the institution has achieved national recognition. The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is one of these flagship programs, reflecting the hospital's commitment to your specialty.

Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Dedicated to healing children with complex and severe neurological illnesses

Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Comprehensive care for children diagnosed with malignancies and blood diseases, including one of the nation's Top 5 BMT programs

Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care The widest range of treatments for cleft and craniofacial disorders in the region

Center for Fetal and Neonatal Care Advanced fetal imaging and diagnosis, plus newborn medical and surgical intervention

Center for Heart Care Cardiac care for infants, children, teens, and adults; the fifth largest pediatric cardiac program in the country

Herbert J. Louis Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Care for musculoskeletal injuries, diseases, and conditions impacting musculoskeletal function

Center for Spine Care Pediatric neurosurgical and orthopedic surgery care for complex spinal disorders

Center for Trauma Care Arizona's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center

Academic Affiliations and Teaching Programs

Phoenix Children's serves as a teaching hospital with affiliations that provide pathways for academic appointments and collaborative research. The institution maintains relationships with multiple medical schools and research institutions.

  • University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
  • Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
  • City of Hope's Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)
  • Arizona State University, Department of Bioengineering

The hospital supports large residency and fellowship programs, including the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship that accepts three new fellows annually. As Section Head, you will participate in teaching fellows, residents, medical students, and nurses as part of your role.

Technology and Innovation

Phoenix Children's uses the Allscripts Sunrise electronic medical records system, the same platform used by Mayo Clinic. The institution participates in accountable care organizations and health information exchanges that support coordinated care across the region.

  • EMR: Allscripts Sunrise
  • ACO Participation: Yes (Phoenix Children's Care Network, Aetna Arizona Care Network, Alignment Health, UnitedHealthcare)
  • Health Information Exchange: The Sequoia Project/Carequality/eHealth AZ
  • Clinically Integrated Network: Phoenix Children's Care Network
  • GPO: Vizient, Children's Hospital Association

Facility Expansion and Investment

Phoenix Children's continues to invest in facilities and capabilities to meet growing demand. The Thomas Campus has undergone significant expansion, with several floors that were originally shelled now built out to add capacity.

  • 2023: Opened additional 212,000 square feet with 49 new beds
  • 2024: Added 100 new beds and 60 clinical exam rooms at Thomas Campus
  • March 2024: New Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders building opened
  • Two new pediatric hospitals opened in 2024 and 2025, each approximately 30 minutes from the main academic medical center
  • Ongoing expansion projects through 2025, including Phoenix Children's Hospital, East Valley at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Payor Mix

The patient population reflects a mix of commercial insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare coverage typical of pediatric institutions serving diverse communities.

  • Commercial insurers: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicaid coverage for qualifying families
  • Phoenix Children's Care Network: 1,405 physician members

Quality and Accreditation

Phoenix Children's maintains the accreditations and certifications expected of a leading pediatric institution.

  • CMS Certification: 030007
  • Joint Commission Accredited
  • Arizona's only ACS-verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Arizona's only AAP-designated Level IV NICU

Service Area

Phoenix Children's serves the entire Phoenix metropolitan area, the 5th largest metropolitan area in the United States with a population exceeding 1.6 million. Maricopa County alone contains an estimated 1 million pediatric patients. The BMT program's draw area extends beyond Arizona to include New Mexico, Nevada, and Southern Utah, as families travel to access the program's expertise and outcomes.

The combination of facility resources, financial strength, academic affiliations, and regional market position makes Phoenix Children's Hospital an institution where you can build a career and a legacy. The infrastructure exists to support your clinical practice, research ambitions, and program growth initiatives for decades to come.

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