Emergency Medicine Physician - Reading Hospital

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital, part of Tower Health, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to join its nationally recognized program in West Reading, Pennsylvania. As the busiest ED in Pennsylvania, Reading Hospital provides a high-volume, high-quality environment with extensive teaching and clinical research opportunities within a supportive, collaborative team.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, education, and leadership within a large academic-affiliated medical

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified.
• Emergency Medicine certification/board status.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Position Available: Emergency Medicine Physician

Tower Health is expanding its Emergency Medicine team and seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to join our nationally recognized program at Reading Hospital.

Location

West Reading, Pennsylvania

Job Summary

Located in beautiful southeastern Pennsylvania, Reading Hospital is the flagship hospital of Tower Health, a four-hospital integrated healthcare network supported by more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practice providers. Our campus offers the resources of a large academic medical center with the collegial culture and quality of life of a thriving community just one hour from Philadelphia.

As the busiest emergency department in Pennsylvania, Reading Hospital cares for more than 135,000 emergency patients annually and serves as a regional referral center for complex and critically ill patients throughout the region.

Why Join Reading Hospital?

You will become part of a highly collaborative Emergency Medicine team committed to exceptional patient care, medical education, innovation, and professional growth.

Practice Highlights

• One of Pennsylvania's highest-volume Emergency Departments, treating 135,000+ patients annually
• 120-bed Emergency Department designed to support efficient patient flow and exceptional care delivery
• Dedicated 16-bed Pediatric Emergency Department
• Level I Trauma Center providing comprehensive trauma care across the region
• Level III NICU
• Robust Emergency Medicine Residency Program with active resident engagement
• Strong partnership with Drexel University College of Medicine, whose regional campus is located adjacent to Reading Hospital
• Extensive opportunities for:
  • Medical education and teaching
  • Clinical research
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Leadership development
• Integrated Epic EMR across the Tower Health system

The Community

Enjoy the best of both worlds with access to major metropolitan amenities and a high quality of life. Reading is conveniently located along the Route 422 corridor, providing easy access to:

• Philadelphia
• King of Prussia
• Lancaster
• Hershey
• New York City and Washington, D.C. within a few hours

The area offers excellent schools, diverse housing options, outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and a lower cost of living than many major East Coast markets.

Reading Hospital is in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement.

The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Reading Public Museum are considered among the best in the state. GoggleWorks is one of the nation's largest interactive community arts centers. And each year, the Berks Arts Council presents the largest jazz festival on the east coast. In addition, the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center bring some of the world’s top acts to Reading.

The great outdoors is right in your backyard, including the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, Blue Marsh Lake, French Creek State Park, and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. And you'll find lakes for boating, swimming, ice fishing, and skating. Reading also ranks fourth nationwide in minor-league sports markets, hosting our own minor league hockey (Reading Royals) and baseball (Reading Fightin’ Phils) teams.

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Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Qualifications

MD or DO; Board Eligible or Board Certified; Emergency Medicine

Overview

Tower Health is an innovative, leading health system dedicated to advancing the health and transforming the lives of the people we serve through compassionate, accessible, high quality, cost-effective healthcare. Together, our seven hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care from prevention, screening and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs and public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be.

Across our system, you’ll find many opportunities to build an outstanding career. With more than 14,000 team members, Tower Health offers 25 urgent care facilities and a connected network of 3,200 physicians, specialists, and providers across more than 230 convenient locations.