Full-Time or Per Diem BC/BE Fellowship Trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

St. Luke's Children's Hospital; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage provided

CME allowance

Team-based care with dedicated support

Job summary

St. Luke's Children's Hospital in Bethlehem, PA, seeks a full-time or per diem Board Certified/Board-eligible fellowship trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to join our ED team.

The 6-bed unit is expanding to 10 beds this Fall 2026, with 24/7 pediatric- trained nursing support and resident supervision. The position offers malpractice coverage, CME allowance, and a supportive, teaching-focused environment within St.

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified/eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Fellowship-trained PEM required.
• Pediatric emergency medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric emergency care in the St. Luke's Children's Hospital ED.
• Support and supervise EM residents during shifts.
• Collaborate with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Board-certified PEM

Fellowship-trained

Emergency medicine

Education

Board Certification in PEM

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 Hospitals is seeking a full-time or per diem Board Certified/Board-eligible fellowship trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dedicated team of physicians providing excellent care at St. Luke's Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department in Bethlehem, PA.

To learn more about our Children's Hospital and pediatric services, please visit https://www.slhn.org/pediatrics

Position Overview:

• Must be board-certified/eligible fellowship-trained PEM physician
• Current shifts are 11 AM to 9 PM (10 hour) and we are working towards the goal of 24/7 coverage
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Pediatric trained nurses are available 24/7
• 6-bed unit expanding to 10 beds in Fall 2026
• EM resident support for all PEM shifts
• Per diem or full-time capacity

About the St. Luke's Children’s Hospital:

• The Pediatric Emergency Department at St. Luke's Children's Hospital is a 6-bed unit (currently undergoing an expansion project to 10 beds) providing care to over 10,000 children per year.
• St. Luke's Children's Hospital and Department of Pediatrics consists of inpatient, neonatal, emergency medicine, specialty and primary care providers spread across a variety of practice locations.
• The Children's Hospital includes a 17-bed inpatient unit and 8-bed PICU. A pediatric hospitalist and pediatric intensivist are in house 24/7.
• The department is supported by a growing team of pediatric specialists spanning 40 specialty areas including pediatric surgery, GI, endocrinology, nephrology, developmental pediatrics, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, psychiatry, pulmonology, radiology, anesthesia, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and more!
• Pediatric residency with 6 pediatric residents per year.
• Robust 16 campus Network spread over a diverse geographic area providing emergency care for over 320,000 patients annually.
• St. Luke's Emergency Medicine program includes comprehensive stroke centers, 4 PCI centers, a level 1 trauma center, a level 2 trauma center and four level 4 trauma centers.
• In addition to patient care, the emergency department also supports and trains emergency medicine residents at two separate emergency medicine residencies at St. Luke's University Hospital – Bethlehem (36 residents) and St. Luke's Anderson Campus (30 residents).

In joining St. Luke's you’ll enjoy:

• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
• Competitive starting bonus
• 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

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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 Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley:

Northeastern PA is a beautiful, four-season region with vineyards, Yuengling Brewery, micro-breweries, skiing, trails, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. Family-friendly, the region is known for its warm, welcoming people and sense of community.

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, Lehigh Valley is bursting with nationally-recognized events, exciting nightlife, adventurous outdoor activities, and modern and contemporary arts. The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation.

The Lehigh Valley is home to 11 colleges and universities that award more than 10,000 degrees annually and include prestigious private colleges, state universities, and two community colleges. Whatever your educational interests and needs, Lehigh Valley is a great place to learn.

Northeastern PA and the Lehigh Valley are a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

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