Nephrologist

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Orwigsburg (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional health network is seeking a BC/BE Nephrologist to join their dedicated team. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized organization that emphasizes quality patient care and collaborative teamwork. Enjoy a rich benefits package and the vibrant community of Schuylkill County, with convenient access to major mid-Atlantic cities.

Benefits

Exceptional compensation package

Relocation reimbursement

Comprehensive health and dental insurance

CME allowance

Opportunities for teaching and research

Qualifications

• BC/BE Nephrologist needed to join a team providing kidney disease care.
• Experience in a collaborative medical team is preferred.
• Emphasis on work-life balance and quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive kidney disease care in a team-based approach.
• Collaborate with advanced practitioners and other specialists.
• Engage in teaching, research, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Innovation

Education

Board Certification in Nephrology

Medical Degree

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network, the region's largest and most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, is seeking a BC/BE Nephrologist to join our growing network. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team of 21 physicians and 10 advanced practitioners providing outstanding care at our state-of-the-art Orwigsburg location, including our partnership with the Geisinger Health System. In collaboration with Temple University Transplant Program and Davita Dialysis, St. Luke's Nephrology Associates offers comprehensive kidney disease care. Our Nephrology Division emphasizes a collaborative team-based approach, work-life balance, and quality patient care, with many projects gaining national recognition.

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

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture that values innovation
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Exceptional compensation package, including a starting bonus and relocation reimbursement
• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
• Opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development

Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit health system with over 20,000 employees, serving 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites across 11 counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. With an annual revenue of $3.5 billion, the network operates Pennsylvania's largest trauma center network, with Bethlehem Campus home to St. Luke's Children's Hospital.

SLUHN has earned Medicare's five-star ratings for quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction, and has been recognized as a Top Hospital by Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades, as well as a Best Hospital by Newsweek. Its flagship University Hospital has received the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times, including in 2023 as the #4 Teaching Hospital in the country. In 2021, St. Luke's was named one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.

St. Luke's has been named the Top Workplace in the large employer category by the Morning Call for two consecutive years and is recognized nationally, regionally, and within New Jersey as a Top Workplace. In 2024, it was named one of the Nation's Best Employers for New Grads, a top 10 employer in Pennsylvania, and the #1 healthcare employer in the state by Forbes Magazine.

Schuylkill County offers a vibrant community with dining, shopping, outdoor activities, three state parks, seven campgrounds, the Appalachian Trail, Little Schuylkill River, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. The hospital is within a 30-minute drive of most areas in Schuylkill County, providing ample opportunities for arts, entertainment, breweries, and wineries.

The region is among the fastest-growing economies in the nation and is conveniently located near major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Excellent educational options are available, including award-winning public and private schools, private colleges, state universities, and community colleges. Discover a charming community to call home in this welcoming area.