Pediatrics, Pediatric Opportunities

Location

Bethlehem, PA | United States

Job description

St. Lukes University Health Network, the regions largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nations 100 Top Hospitals is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Pediatrician to join our growing Network and dedicated team of physicians and advanced practitioners providing excellent care at our pediatric practices. Several opportunities are available!

St. Lukes has invested significantly in the growth of pediatrics services across the Network over the past several years. The service line continues to grow existing primary care practices and develop new practices across the St. Lukes service area in order to meet patient demand. Our team is expanding and we are looking for individuals who are excited by growth and new opportunities!

Practice Highlights:

• St. Lukes Pediatric Primary Care currently consists of 10 practices over 14 locations as well as 3 clinic locations. Additional primary care sites are in development to meet the growing demand for pediatric services.
• Practices range from small solo provider to large multi-site/multi-provider offices. Practices enjoy the support of a large health network with appropriate levels of autonomy allowing each practice to establish its unique identity.
• Practice utilizes Health Call Nurse Triage system, significantly reducing the number of calls providers receive after hours. Providers are not required to complete nursery rounds.
• A new pediatric residency program is starting with the first class of residents in 2023. Physicians in our primary care practices will have the opportunity to work with pediatric and family practice residents.

Pediatric Department/ Network Highlights Include:

• The Department of Pediatrics consists of inpatient, primary care, and specialty care providers across a variety of practice locations.
• St. Lukes University Hospital Bethlehem campus, is now a proud member of the Childrens Hospital Association, representing the Networks investment in continuing to grow services for pediatric patients.
• The inpatient pediatric units are located at St. Lukes University Hospital Bethlehem Campus. A new replacement 17 bed inpatient unit opened this spring and the Networks first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit opened with 8 beds in early 2020.
• The department is supported by a growing team of pediatric specialists covering 14 specialty areas including: pediatric surgery, GI, endocrinology, nephrology, developmental pediatrics, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, psychiatry, pulmonology, radiology, anesthesia, orthopedics and plastic surgery!
• St. Lukes Pediatric Specialty Center, the regions first and only freestanding building completely dedicated to providing care for pediatric patients opened in the spring of 2022. The center provides easy and convenient access for children and families in a pediatric friendly environment with a multidisciplinary approach including pediatric specialty, pediatric primary care, and pediatric PT/OT/ST.
• Growing OB department with nearly 5,000 deliveries per year at three campuses included Anderson, Allentown and Upper Bucks.
• Surgical Level III NICU located at St. Lukes University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA, 8 bed Level II NICU at St. Lukes Allentown Campus, 26 bed Level III NICU at St. Lukes Anderson Campus, and a Level II NICU at St. Lukes Upper Bucks Campus.
• Robust 12 hospital Network spread over a diverse geographic area providing emergency care for over 320,000 patients annually.

In joining St. Lukes University Health Network youll enjoy:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Work/life balance & flexibility
• Loan forgiveness program up to $100,000
• Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
• Rich benefits package including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities

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