OB/GYN Laborist

Wapa; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional compensation package

Relocation reimbursement

Malpractice, health and dental insurance

CME allowance

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown, PA is seeking an OB/GYN Laborist to provide laborist coverage and outstanding patient care. You will lead mentorship efforts with residents and participate in quality and safety initiatives.

The position offers flexible 24-hour shifts and full support from a dedicated team, competitive compensation and benefits, including malpractice and health insurance. This role allows for academic appointments through our affiliation with Temple University.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in OB/GYN.
• Ability to provide laborist care and mentorship to residents.
• Experience in implementing quality and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide laborist coverage in Allentown, PA.
• Mentor OB/GYN residents and medical students.
• Participate in departmental quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

OB/GYN patient care

Mentorship

Quality improvement

Research initiatives

Education

MD/DO in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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 an OB/GYN Laborist to join our strong dedicated team of physicians providing outstanding patient care in Allentown, PA.

About the Position

• This position will provide laborist coverage in Allentown, PA.
• Shifts are structured as 24 hours per call with approximately 7 to 8 shifts per month (full time).
• The laborist will provide care to OB/GYN patients, provide mentorship to OB/GYN residents and medical students and participate in departmental quality and safety and research initiatives.

About the Department

• St. Luke’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology consists of over 100 physicians and advanced practitioners spread over 40 practice locations.
• Rapidly growing obstetrical program with over 6,000 deliveries per year across 3 birthing facilities.
• New state of the art birthing centers located at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus, St. Luke’s Allentown Campus and St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus.
• Repeatedly awarded “Best Place to Have a Baby” in the Lehigh Valley by the Morning Call’s 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. Luke’s Anderson and Allentown and Level II capabilities at St. Luke’s Upper Bucks.
• Outpatient support for patients and family members provided through St. Luke’s 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.)
• Fully accredited training programs in OB/GYN and GYN oncology.
• Ryan Program accredited residency with strong family planning program.
• Robust GYN surgical volumes spanning all sub-specialties (MIGS, UroGYN, REI, Family Planning and GYN Oncology).
• Dedicated departmental research efforts supported by St. Luke’s 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.

Benefits

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