BC/BE Pediatric Neurologist

Ascension St Vincent; Crackersport (PA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a passionate BC/BE Pediatric Neurologist to join a growing team. The role offers substantial compensation and an extensive benefits package, alongside opportunities for teaching, research, and innovation in a supportive environment. With a commitment to expanding pediatric services, the selected candidate will have the chance to impact future care in the region.

Benefits

Malpractice insurance

Health and dental insurance

CME allowance

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Work/life balance

Professional support and growth

Qualifications

• Seeking board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Neurologist.
• Excited by growth and development of pediatric services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric neurology care in a growing department.
• Help shape pediatric services through new subspecialties.
• Involvement in teaching, research, and quality improvement.

Skills

Passion for pediatric care

Team-based care approach

Education

BC/BE in Pediatric Neurology

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 Hospitalsis seeking a passionate BC/BE Pediatric Neurologist to join our Pediatric Neurology practice providing excellent care at St. Luke’s University Health Network.

St. Luke’s pediatrics department is growing and expanding our offering of services. We are seeking providers who are excited by growth and new opportunities. Join St. Luke’s Pediatric Neurology as our second pediatric neurologist! Help us shape the future of pediatric services in our region through the addition of new pediatric subspecialists, new locations and increased inpatient capabilities!

Highlights include:

• A growing pediatric specialty department currently spanning 12 pediatric subspecialties and continuing to expand in both depth and breadth of services.
  
  
• Inpatient, primary care and specialty care providers across a variety of practice locations. The current inpatient unit is an 18 bed unit located at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA.
  
  
• Consistently growing pediatric volumes and a strong Network commitment to expanding pediatric services within the community.
  
  
• The Network’s first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit opening in early 2020 at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem and will receive admissions from all St. Luke’s campuses.
  
  
• The most robust and highest volume OB program in the region with a strong maternal and fetal medicine program which delivers nearly 4,000 babies per year.
  
  
• 23 bed Level III NICU located at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA, 8 bed Level II NICU at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus andNEW26 bed Level III NICU at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus.
  
  
• Robust 12 hospital Network spread over a diverse geographic area providing emergency care for over 350,000 patients annually.
  
  
• Opportunity to read EEGs from our robust 12 hospital Network.
  
  

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

• Substantial compensation and a rich benefits package, including malpractice insurance, health and dental insurance, & CME allowance
• Starting bonus and relocation assistance
• Work/life balance & flexibility
• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Professional support and growth within the network
• 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 18,000 employees providing services at 12 hospitals and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue greater than $3 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.

Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, St. Luke’s created the Lehigh Valley’s first and only regional medical school campus. It also operates the nation’s longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 40 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 419 residents and fellows.

Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHN’s information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information. St. Luke’s is also recognized as one of the state’s lowest cost providers.

About the 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, 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 visitwww.discoverlehighvalley.com

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact:

Christine Figler

Physician Recruiter

St. Luke’s University Health Network

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