Glaucoma Ophthalmologist

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking fellowship-trained subspecialty Ophthalmologists focused on Glaucoma. Successful candidates will take part in clinical activities, teaching, and supervision while contributing to the growth of the new Department of Ophthalmology.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Exceptional compensation and starting bonus

Comprehensive benefits including malpractice and health insurance

Mentorship and career growth support

Qualifications

• Must be BC/BE subspecialty Ophthalmologist.
• Fellowship training in Glaucoma required.
• Energetic and dynamic candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and supervision of trainees.
• Engage in teaching and scholarly activities.
• Develop the Division of Glaucoma within Ophthalmology.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Supervision

Education

BC/BE in Ophthalmology

Fellowship training in Glaucoma

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN), the region's largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, is seeking BC/BE subspecialty Ophthalmologists fellowship-trained in Glaucoma. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join an established community of faculty, colleagues, and students at the Temple/St. Luke's School of Medicine. Duties include clinical care, teaching, supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activities. Depending on their skillset and interests, candidates may also assist in developing the Division of Glaucoma within the new Department of Ophthalmology at SLUHN.

We are looking for energetic & dynamic candidates who will embrace St. Luke's missions of caring for patients, innovative research and translation, and medical education.

Benefits of joining St. Luke's University Health Network include:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture that values innovation
• The opportunity to live in a beautiful town or rural setting, close to New York City, Philadelphia, the Poconos, and other attractions
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Exceptional compensation, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
• Opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development
• Mentorship and career growth support

*We do not sponsor visas

If interested, please contact:

Christine Figler

Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist

St. Luke's University Health Network

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Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a regional, non-profit health system with over 20,000 employees, serving 11 counties across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with multiple campuses and outpatient sites. It operates Pennsylvania's largest trauma network and is home to St. Luke's Children's Hospital.

SLUHN has earned high ratings for quality and patient satisfaction, including Medicares five-star rating and recognition as a Top Hospital by Leapfrog Group, Healthgrades, and Newsweek. Its flagship University Hospital has been named a 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital multiple times, including in 2023 as the #4 Teaching Hospital nationwide. In 2021, it was named one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.

St. Luke's is recognized as a Top Workplace and one of the Nation's Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. Northeastern PA and the Lehigh Valley offer a scenic, family-friendly environment with outdoor activities, a rich history, vibrant events, and a growing economy, all within a short drive to major cities like NYC and Philadelphia.

For more information, visit www.DiscoverNEPA.com and www.DiscoverLehighValley.com.