BC/BE Fellowship-Trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Vodafone; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health network is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join a newly established pediatric emergency department. The role offers competitive compensation, a starting bonus, and opportunities for teaching and research in a supportive environment focused on pediatric health.

Benefits

Team-based care with dedicated support staff

Teaching and research opportunities

Exceptional compensation package

Rich benefits package including malpractice and health insurance

CME allowance

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Pediatric Emergency Medicine is required.
• Strong background in pediatric care and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent care in the pediatric emergency department.
• Supporting and training emergency medicine residents.

Skills

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Team-based care

Teaching

Research

Quality improvement

Education

BC/BE fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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 fellowship trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dedicated team of physicians providing excellent care at the Network’s first pediatric emergency department.

As a result of the growth and investment in pediatric services, St. Luke’s recently announced the establishment of St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital at the Bethlehem Campus. We are looking for providers who are excited about growth and new opportunities to join our team!

About the Department of Emergency Medicine and St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital:

• Robust 14 campus Network spread over a diverse geographic area providing emergency care for over 320,000 patients annually.
• St. Luke’s emergency medicine program includes comprehensive stroke centers, 4 PCI centers, a level 1 trauma center, a level 2 trauma center and four level 4 trauma centers.
• In addition to patient care, the emergency department also supports and trains emergency medicine residents at two separate emergency medicine residencies at St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem (36 residents) and St. Luke’s Anderson Campus (30 residents).
• St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and Department of Pediatrics consist of inpatient, emergency medicine, primary and specialty care providers spread across a variety of practice locations.
• In 2023, St. Luke’s announced the establishment of St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital at the Bethlehem Campus and is a proud member of the Children’s Hospital Association.
• The Pediatric Emergency Department is a 6 bed unit located within St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and will expand to 11 beds at the completion of an ongoing construction project.
• St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital is also home to a newly renovated 17 bed Inpatient Pediatric Unit and 8 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• The department is supported by a growing team of pediatric specialists spanning 40 specialty areas including pediatric surgery, GI, endocrinology, nephrology, developmental pediatrics, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, psychiatry, pulmonology, radiology, anesthesia, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and more!
• St. Luke’s Pediatric Specialty Center, the region’s 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.
• St. Luke’s Pediatrics also provides an extensive base of pediatric primary care offices spread across the St. Luke’s service area.
• St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital recently started our first pediatric residency program with 6 residents per year.
  
  

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

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
• $25k starting bonus
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Exceptional compensation package
• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME allowance
  
  

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 20,000 employees providing services at 14 campuses and over 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 10 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe and Schuylkill counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. To learn more about SLUHN, please visit www.slhn.org

About the Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas

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, and DC. 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.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your CV to:

Drea Rosko

Sr. Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist

St. Luke’s University Health Network

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