Nephrology Physician — Full‑Time, Impactful Care

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a Physician-Nephrology to join our team in Easton, PA or Bethlehem, PA. The position is full-time and involves providing comprehensive nephrology care in both practice and hospital settings.

The physician will perform history and physical exams, develop treatment plans, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while collaborating with nurses, physicians and other health care providers to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty.
• Current or recent experience in area of specialty.
• Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board.

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, range or treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

History taking

Physical examination

Evidence-based medicine

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Medical documentation

Education

MD or DO

Residency in nephrology

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a Physician-Nephrology to join our team in Easton, PA or Bethlehem, PA. The position is full-time and involves providing comprehensive nephrology care in both practice and hospital settings.

The physician will perform history and physical exams, develop treatment plans, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while collaborating with nurses, physicians and other health care providers to improve patient outcomes.