BC/BE Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cardiologist

American Society of Echocardiography; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

CME allowance

7 weeks PTO

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a BC/BE Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cardiologist to join a leading cardiovascular program.

The HCM Center provides high-quality care within a large, teaching health system and offers growth opportunities within an expanding regional network. The department spans advanced imaging, electrophysiology, heart failure, and structural heart therapies, with a strong academic framework including fellowships and research.

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 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cardiologist. We’re seeking dynamic candidates eager to support our mission of providing nationally recognized, high-quality heart care and to grow with our expanding network.

The HCM Center at St. Luke’s, now in its 15th year of operation, serves a growing patient population referred from a broad geographic region across eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey. The center currently manages approximately 700 active patients and receives 2–3 new referrals each week. Active programs include myosin inhibitor therapy (with more than 70 patients enrolled), alcohol septal ablation, and surgical septal myectomy. The network offers comprehensive expertise in electrophysiology procedures, device implantation, and advanced heart failure management. Genetic testing and counseling are available through multiple vendors. Clinical outcomes have been comparable to those reported by large academic urban centers.

St. Luke’s Cardiology Highlights

• One of the largest cardiology programs in the region with72 cardiologistsand58 advanced practitioners
• Full network support to provide2.6 million residentsaccess to the most sophisticated cardiovascular care available
• Comprehensive cardiovascular services including:
  • Advanced cardiac imaging
  • A robust structural heart program
  • Electrophysiology
  • Advanced heart failure care, including adestination LVAD program
• Strong academic infrastructure with:
  • A fully accreditedCardiology Fellowship
  • AnInterventional Cardiology Fellowship
  • A free-standing medical school

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
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
• Exceptional compensation package
• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
• 7 weeks paid time off

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.