BC/BE Fellowship Trained Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterologist

Wapa; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional compensation package

Rich benefits including malpractice insurance

CME allowance

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown is seeking a BC/BE fellowship-trained Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterologist to join a growing IBD program. The position offers unique opportunities for academic involvement, clinical research, and community outreach, with a focus on expanding access to subspecialty care for IBD patients in the region.

Enjoy a flexible work/life balance, competitive compensation, rich benefits including malpractice and health insurance, and opportunities for teaching and strategic development.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology with a fellowship in IBD.
• Experience in clinical research and training medical students/residents.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Expand and develop the IBD program at St. Luke’s.
• Conduct clinical research and participate in teaching.
• Engage in community outreach initiatives for IBD care.

Skills

Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Clinical research experience

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology

Job description

Do you want to grow your career at one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals? St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a BC/BE fellowship trained Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterologist to join our growing IBD program and a growing team of 41 diverse and dynamic physicians. Our team is shaping the future of gastroenterology services in the region through the development of new and innovative programs and brand-new state of the art endoscopy centers. Successful candidates will split time between beautiful Allentown and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where you will experience a culture immersed in innovation, while supporting a wonderful local community.

IBD care at St. Luke’s University Health Network

• We are eager to expand our IBD program!
• Currently, we have one IBD Fellowship-trained gastroenterologist (Dr. Tomov) and an IBD-trained physician assistant. We are actively recruiting new clinicians trained in IBD care
• We have an IBD Program Coordinator, Nurse, and 3 prior authorization Specialists
• We have set up efficient processes to diagnose and start patients on appropriate therapy
• Strong collaboration with an excellent colorectal surgery team
• Collaboration with other specialties including Rheumatology, Dermatology, and Nutrition
• We serve a population of nearly 6,000 IBD patients, many of whom have not had access to subspecialty care. Through our IBD program and healthcare network, we are now able to provide tertiary-level care for even the most complex IBD patients.

A unique blend of academic opportunities and private-practice-level compensation

• St. Luke’s is affiliated with Temple Medical School. Our department supports and trains medical students, internal medicine residents and gastroenterology fellows
• Our team conducts clinical research and participates in industry- and NIH-sponsored as well as investigator-initiated research and serves as Faculty at the Temple / St. Luke’s School of Medicine
• Help Dr. Tomov set up an IBD Multidisciplinary Conference, Journal Club, community IBD outreach initiatives, multidisciplinary clinics, and more
• This is a new and growing IBD program – get involved and shape its future.

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

• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• Our GI Division delivers over 43,000 annual visits and performs about 30,000 procedures.
• Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, loan forgiveness and generous CME allowance
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
• A St. Luke’s family that will help you adapt to the new region.

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