Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Fellowship trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join a dedicated team at a leading hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work in a robust network that provides emergency care to over 320,000 patients annually. With a commitment to innovation and professional growth, the position includes a rich benefits package, a starting bonus, and opportunities for teaching, research, and quality improvement. Join a culture that values teamwork and excellence in patient care, making a significant impact in the lives of children and families in the community.

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

CME Allowance

$15k Starting Bonus

Professional Support and Growth

Teaching Opportunities

Research Opportunities

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Team-based Care

Qualifications

• BC/BE Fellowship trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician required.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work in a team environment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care at the Bethlehem Campus.
• Support and train emergency medicine residents.

Skills

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Clinical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible

Fellowship Training

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 a BC/BE Fellowship trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dedicated team of physicians providing excellent care at our Bethlehem Campus.

About the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics:

Robust 12 hospital Network spread over a diverse geographic area providing emergency care for over 320,000 patients annually.

St. Luke's emergency medicine includes comprehensive stroke centers, 4 PCI centers, a level 1 trauma center, a level 2 trauma center and four level 4 trauma centers.

In addition to patient care, the emergency department also supports and trains emergency medicine residents at two separate emergency medicine residencies. We currently have an emergency medicine residency with 12 residents per year at St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem. Our second residency is currently in process and will train 10 residents per year at St. Luke's Anderson Campus.

The Department of Pediatrics consists of inpatient, specialty care, and primary care providers across a variety of practice locations.

The inpatient pediatric units are located at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem Campus. A new 17 bed inpatient pediatric unit will open Spring 2022 and the Network's first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit opened with 8 beds in early 2020.

Growing pediatric specialty department currently spanning 14 pediatric subspecialties and continuing to expand in both depth and breadth of services.

The most robust and highest volume OB program in the region with a strong maternal and fetal medicine program which delivers over 4,000 babies per year.

In joining St. Luke's you'll enjoy:

• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
• $15k starting bonus
• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Professional support and growth within the network
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities

About St. Luke's University Health Network

Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of 16,000 employees providing services at 12 hospitals and over 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $2 billion, the Network's service area includes 10 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe and Schuylkill counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. To learn more about SLUHN, please visit www.slhn.org

About the Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas

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 region's 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, and DC. 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANDIDATES: COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT

As a leading healthcare provider, St. Luke's University Health Network is committed to protecting our employees, patients and community. As we continue to provide quality care to our patients, we are taking important next steps to prevent undue harm to our employees & ensure our patients have a safe environment for medical care and treatment. Effective immediately, St. Luke's is requiring all new hires, along with our current employees, to be fully vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be reviewed as per our policy and guidelines.