ENT Physician: Otology/Neurotology Specialist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an MD or DO physician to provide comprehensive medical services in both practice and hospital settings.

You will perform history and physical examinations, diagnose, treat, and coordinate patient care across referrals and specialty services. The role requires completion of residency/fellowship in the area of specialty, state licensure, and board certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

• MD or DO licensed by the state licensure board
• Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty

Responsibilities

• Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen.
• Provide cost-effective, high-quality care based on best practice evidenced based medicine.
• Make best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines that have been approved by the medical staff.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Provide regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients and their families.
• Participates in education of patients and their families.
• Evaluates and implements patient health care needs.
• Performs routine exams and obtains patient histories.
• Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs.
• Initiates treatment via prescriptions, diagnostic tests, exams and procedures.
• Reviews lab results and plans actions according to results.
• Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
• Coordinates patient care and makes referrals to physicians, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, et cetera, as needed.
• Collaborates and communicates with other professionals, nurses, physicians, and outside agencies regarding patient care.
• Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate.
• Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or method of dealing with present problems.
• Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs.
• Maintains knowledge of current medical practices and skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency/Fellowship completed

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an MD or DO physician to provide comprehensive medical services in both practice and hospital settings.

You will perform history and physical examinations, diagnose, treat, and coordinate patient care across referrals and specialty services. The role requires completion of residency/fellowship in the area of specialty, state licensure, and board certification or eligibility.