Gynecologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Starting bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Rich benefits package

Teaching and research opportunities

Job summary

A prominent health system in Allentown, PA is seeking a Board-Certified Gynecologist for a non-obstetric role focused on comprehensive gynecologic care. Candidates will perform in-office procedures and advanced minimally invasive surgeries while joining a thriving practice within a respected network. Opportunities for leadership positions exist. Benefits include a competitive compensation package and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive gynecologic care experience required.
• Ability to perform in-office procedures like colposcopy and endometrial biopsy.
• Experience in advanced minimally invasive surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Join and contribute to a well-established gynecology practice.
• Perform minimally invasive surgeries with advanced equipment.
• Participate in nights and weekend calls for practice patients.

Skills

MIGS fellowship training or equivalent experience

Strong surgical practice

Education

Board Certified in Gynecology

Job description

St. Lukes University Health Network is seeking a Board-Certified Gynecologist to join our Womens Health team in Allentown, PA . This is a non-obstetric role dedicated to comprehensive gynecologic care, including in-office procedures such as colposcopy and endometrial biopsy, as well as advanced minimally invasive surgeries like hysterectomy, myomectomy, ablation, and sling procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and thriving practice within a nationally recognized, growing health system. We are seeking a physician who can step into a well-established gynecology practice with strong referral patterns for robust surgical practice. This role has the potential to evolve into a leadership position, such as Chief of Gynecology or Vice Chair, for candidates interested in advancing gynecologic care at a system level.

The position offers a MondayFriday daytime schedule that balances outpatient visits with surgical time, includes access to blocked OR time, and requires participation in nights and weekend call for practice patients. Our ORs support minimally invasive gynecologic surgery with advanced equipment and efficient workflows for outpatient care. Call is limited to GYN-only coverage , shared among a small, supportive team. MIGS fellowship training or equivalent experience is preferred.

About the Department:

• St. Lukes Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology consists of over 103 physicians and advanced practitioners spread over 40 practice locations.
• Fully accredited training programs in OB/GYN, MIGS, and GYN oncology.
• Robust GYN surgical volumes spanning all sub-specialties (MIGS, UroGYN, REI, Family Planning and GYN Oncology).
• Dedicated departmental research efforts supported by St. Lukes Research Institute and Department of Research and Innovation.
• Academic appointments are available to outstanding candidates through our affiliation with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
• Rapidly growing obstetrical program with over 5,300 deliveries per year across 4 birthing facilities.
• State of the art birthing centers located at St. Lukes Anderson Campus, St. Lukes Allentown Campus, St. Lukes Upper Bucks Campus and St. Lukes Grandview Campus.
• Repeatedly awarded Best Place to Have a Baby in the Lehigh Valley by the Morning Calls Readers Choice Awards.
• Full support from a team of Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians to provide care for all OB patients (outpatient care, hospital consults, preconception counseling, genetic counseling, diabetes management, etc.).
• In house 24/7 support from neonatology at each delivering campus with Level III capabilities available at St. Lukes Anderson and Allentown and Level II capabilities at St. Lukes Upper Bucks.
• Outpatient support for patients and family members provided through St. Lukes Baby & Me Support Center an innovative facility designed to support patients and their families with support during and after pregnancy (pre-natal classes, lactation support, post-partum behavioral health support, etc.)
• Embedded Social Worker to support providers in managing complex patient concerns.
• We are a Ryans Program accredited Residency program and have a strong Family Planning Program

In joining St. Lukes University Health Network youll enjoy:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Competitive compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities

If youd like to learn more about these opportunities, please attach your CV along with interest to:

Christine Figler, RN BSN
Physician Recruiter
St. Lukes University Health Network
[e-mail]

Founded in 1872, St. Lukes University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 18,000 employees providing services at 14 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3 billion, the Networks 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. Lukes hospitals operate the biggest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania.

Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Lukes is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, the Network established the Lehigh Valleys first and only four-year medical school campus. It also operates the nations longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 40 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 419 residents and fellows. In 2022, St. Lukes, a member of the Childrens Hospital Association, opened the Lehigh Valleys first and only free-standing facility dedicated entirely to kids.

SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicares five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek Worlds Best Hospital . The Networks flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 10 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2022 when it was identified as THE #2 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Lukes was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHNs information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information. The Network is also recognized as one of the states lowest cost providers.

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, the regions storied past became its uplifting present, bestowing visitors anything from crayons and craft beer to Martin Guitars and museums, covered bridges, and nationally-recognized events like Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt.

The Lehigh Valley is in close proximity to NYC, Philly, DC and the Jersey Shore. Outstanding higher education facilities include Lehigh University and Moravian College. Cost of living is low and coupled with minimal congestion; choose among a variety of charming urban, semi-urban and rural communities your family will enjoy calling home. There is easy access to outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, and zip lining. The Lehigh Valley encompasses three unique cities in one suburban area. For more information please visit www.discoverlehighvalley.com .