Pediatric Nephrologist

PIDS Advocacy Committee - As; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health network is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join a dedicated team at a leading children's hospital. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in the only pediatric nephrology program in the Lehigh Valley, contributing to a growing practice supported by a strong referral network. The position emphasizes team-based care, innovation, and work-life balance, with a rich benefits package including loan forgiveness and exceptional compensation. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on pediatric health services in the region.

Benefits

Loan forgiveness program up to $100,000

Exceptional compensation package

Starting bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Health and dental insurance

CME allowance

Work/life balance

Team-based care

Innovation culture

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology.
• Experience in patient care and collaboration with pediatric specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for pediatric nephrology patients.
• Collaborate with a team of pediatric specialists across various areas.

Skills

Pediatric Nephrology

Patient Care

Collaboration

Teaching

Education

Board Certified in Pediatric Nephrology

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

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 Board Certified/ Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join our growing team of pediatric specialists at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, Bethlehem Campus.
As a result of the growth and investment in pediatric services, St. Luke’s recently announced the establishment of St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital at the Bethlehem Campus. We are looking for providers who are excited about growth and new opportunities to join our team!
To learn more about our Children’s Hospital and pediatric services, please visit https://www.slhn.org/pediatrics

Highlights Include:

• St. Luke’s Division of Pediatric Nephrology is currently the only pediatric nephrology program in the Lehigh Valley area.
• Through a partnership with DaVita Dialysis, the Division of Pediatric Nephrology offers the only pediatric dialysis (PD and HD) services in the region. Rounding on outpatient dialysis patients is required. These modalities are also available for patients in our PICU and inpatient pediatric unit.
• In 2023, St. Luke’s announced the establishment of St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital at the Bethlehem Campus and is a proud member of the Children’s Hospital Association, representing decades of growth and investment in pediatrics and the Network’s commitment to pediatric services.
• St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics consists of inpatient, neonatal, emergency medicine, specialty and primary care providers spread across a variety of practice locations. The Network also has a robust base of family practice providers throughout the St. Luke’s service area (Pennsylvania and New Jersey).
• St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital is also home to a newly renovated 17 bed Inpatient Pediatric Unit and 8 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• The new Pediatric Emergency Department is a 6 bed unit located within St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and will expand to 11 beds at the completion of an ongoing construction project.
• The department is supported by a growing team of pediatric specialists spanning 40 specialty areas including pediatric surgery, GI, endocrinology, nephrology, developmental pediatrics, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, psychiatry, pulmonology, radiology, anesthesia, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and more! Many are conveniently located at St. Luke’s Pediatric Specialty Center, the region’s only freestanding building dedicated entirely to pediatric services.
• The pediatric nephrology practice continues to grow as a result of a strong referral network of numerous pediatric primary care practices and family practice offices.
• Growing OB department with nearly 5,000 deliveries per year.
• Surgical Level III NICU located at St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, Bethlehem Campus, PA, 8 bed Level II NICU at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus, 26 bed Level III NICU at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus, and a 6 bed Level II NICU at St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus.
• Robust 12 hospital Network spread over a diverse geographic area providing emergency care for over 320,000 patients annually.

In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network you’ll enjoy:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Work/life balance & flexibility
• Loan forgiveness program up to $100,000
• Exceptional 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

Contact Information

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact:

Christine Figler
Physician Recruiter
St. Luke's University Health Network
[e-mail]