BC/BE Acute Care Surgeon

St. Luke's University Health; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 380,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based care

Culture of innovation

Work-life balance

Relocation reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Health and dental insurance

CME allowance

Teaching and research opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a BC/BE Acute Care Surgeon to join our dedicated team. The position supports 24-hour Adult Level I & II Trauma Centers and Emergency Departments, with surgical critical care and emergency general surgery across Bethlehem, Anderson, and Grand View campuses.

Board Certification/Eligible in General Surgery and Fellowship in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care are required. New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply, with strong clinical

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in General Surgery.
• Fellowship trained in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care.
• New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrate outstanding clinical skills.

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Fellowship in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network, the region’s largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals is seeking a BC/BE Acute Care Surgeon to join our dedicated team of physicians. The St. Luke’s trauma team treats over 10,000 trauma patients annually. This position will have roles at our Bethlehem, Anderson, and Grand View campuses, supporting both a 24-hour Adult Level I & II Trauma Centers and Emergency Departments as well as surgical critical care and emergency general surgery.

Candidates must be Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery and Fellowship trained in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care and is able to demonstrate outstanding clinical skills. New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.

In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network you’ll enjoy:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• 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

About St. Luke’s University Health Network:

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

About Lehigh Valley:

Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. Steeped in pre-Colonial, Early American, and industrial history, the region’s storied past became its uplifting present, bestowing visitors anything from crayons and craft beer to Martin Guitars and museums, covered bridges, and nationally-recognized events like Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt. The Lehigh Valley is in close proximity to NYC, Philly, DC and the Jersey Shore. Outstanding higher education facilities include Lehigh University and Moravian College. Cost of living is low and coupled with minimal congestion; choose among a variety of charming urban, semi-urban and rural communities your family will enjoy calling home. There is easy access to outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, and zip lining. The Lehigh Valley encompasses three unique cities in one suburban area. For more information, please visit www.discoverlehighvalley.com.