Developmental Pediatrician

Ohioacc; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network is seeking a passionate BC/BE Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician to join their growing pediatrics department. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for teaching and research in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits including malpractice

Starting bonus

Work/life balance and flexibility

Team-based care with dedicated support staff

Opportunities for teaching and research

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated team providing excellent care in developmental pediatrics.
• Access to pediatric behavioral health and specialized services.

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network, the region's largest and most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, is seeking a passionate BC/BE Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician to join our dedicated team of physicians providing excellent care at St. Luke's University Health Network / St. Luke's Children's Hospital.

Our pediatrics department is growing and expanding our services. We seek providers excited by growth and new opportunities.

Highlights include:

1. Developmental Pediatrics Practice: Designed to meet the needs of patients in this specialty, including Quiet and Observation rooms for assessments. Supported by a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Social Worker for complex care coordination. Access to pediatric behavioral health, neurology, PT/OT/ST, and more.
2. New Facilities and Programs: In 2023, we established St. Luke's Children's Hospital at the Bethlehem Campus and are a proud member of the Children's Hospital Association, reflecting our commitment to pediatrics.
3. Comprehensive Pediatric Services: Including inpatient, neonatal, emergency medicine, specialty and primary care across multiple locations. The network includes a robust base of family practice providers throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
4. Specialized Units: An 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (opened 2020), a 6-bed Pediatric Emergency Department (expanding to 11 beds), and a variety of pediatric specialty services spanning over 40 areas, many located at the Pediatric Specialty Center.
5. Obstetrics and Neonatal Care: The region's most extensive OB program, delivering nearly 5,000 babies annually, with Level III NICUs at multiple campuses.
6. Network Reach: Covering 11 counties with over 320,000 annual emergency visits, including multiple hospitals with specialized neonatal units.

Learn more about our Pediatrics program:

Visit www.slhn.org/pediatriccareers

Benefits of joining St. Luke's:

• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including malpractice, health, dental, and CME allowance
• Starting bonus
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Team-based care with dedicated support staff
• Culture of innovation
• Opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development

About St. Luke's University Health Network:

Founded in 1872, a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network with over 20,000 employees, serving 11 counties across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with annual revenues of $3.5 billion. Recognized for quality, efficiency, patient satisfaction, and as a top employer nationally and regionally.

Important Notice:

All new hires and current employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with medical or religious exemptions reviewed per policy.

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