Board-Certified Gynecologist

St. Luke's University Health; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown, PA is seeking a Board-Certified Gynecologist to join the Women’s Health team in a non-obstetric role.

The position includes in-office procedures like colposcopy and endometrial biopsy, and advanced minimally invasive surgeries such as hysterectomy, myomectomy, and ablation. A path to leadership, such as Chief of Gynecology, may evolve for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Board-certified gynecologist required.
• MIGS fellowship training or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Non-obstetric gynecology care including in-office procedures such as colposcopy and endometrial biopsy.
• Perform advanced minimally invasive surgeries (hysterectomy, myomectomy, ablation) and manage surgical cases in a daytime schedule.

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking aBoard-Certified Gynecologistto join our Women’s Health team inAllentown, PA. This is anon-obstetric rolededicated to comprehensive gynecologic care, including in-office procedures such as colposcopy and endometrial biopsy, as well as advanced minimally invasive surgeries like hysterectomy, myomectomy, and ablation procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and thriving practice within a nationally recognized, growing health system. We are seeking a physician who can step into a well-established gynecology practice with strong referral patterns for robust surgical practice. This role has the potential to evolve into a leadership position, such as Chief of Gynecology, for candidates interested in advancing gynecologic care at a system level.

The position offers aMonday–Friday daytimeschedulethat balances outpatient visits with surgical time, including access to blocked OR time. It requires participation in night and weekend call for practice patients only which would be shared with a small, supportive team. Our ORs support minimally invasive gynecologic surgery with advanced equipment and efficient workflows for outpatient care. MIGS fellowship training or equivalent experience is preferred.

About the Department:

• St. Luke’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology consists of over 100 physicians and advanced practitioners spread over 40 practice locations.
• Fully accredited training programs in OB/GYN and GYN oncology.
• Robust GYN surgical volumes spanning all sub-specialties (UroGYN, REI, Family Planning and GYN Oncology.
• Dedicated departmental research efforts supported by St. Luke’s Research Institute and Department of Research and Innovation.
• Academic appointments are available to outstanding candidates through our affiliation with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

Additional Information:

• Rapidly growing obstetrical program with over 6,000 deliveries per year across 3 birthing facilities.
• State of the art birthing centers located at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus, St. Luke’s Allentown Campus, and St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus.
• Repeatedly awarded “Best Place to Have a Baby” in the Lehigh Valley by the \"Morning Call’s Readers’ Choice Awards\".
• Full support from a team of Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians to provide care for all OB patients (outpatient care, hospital consults, preconception counseling, genetic counseling, diabetes management, etc.).
• In house 24/7 support from neonatology at each delivering campus with Level III capabilities available at St. Luke’s Anderson and Allentown and Level II capabilities at St. Luke’s Upper Bucks.
• Outpatient support for patients and family members provided through St. Luke’s Baby & Me Support Center – an innovative facility designed to support patients and their families with support during and after pregnancy (pre-natal classes, lactation support, post-partum behavioral health support, etc.)
• Embedded Social Worker to support providers in managing complex patient concerns.
• We are a Ryan’s Program accredited Residency program and have a strong Family Planning Program

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
• Competitive 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.