Pediatric Nephrologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join their team at the Bethlehem Campus. This role offers opportunities in a well-regarded program with innovative facilities and a strong referral network, coupled with a competitive salary and extensive benefits. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to exceptional patient care and pediatric health.

Benefits

Loan forgiveness up to $100,000

Comprehensive benefits including malpractice insurance

Dedicated support staff

Competitive compensation and starting bonus

Opportunities for teaching and research

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology.
• Experience in pediatric nephrology procedures preferred.
• Committed to patient-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Rounding on outpatient dialysis patients required.
• Provide pediatric nephrology consultation and care.
• Collaborate with a growing team of pediatric specialists.

Skills

Pediatric nephrology

Team-based care

Innovation in healthcare

Work/life balance

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology

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.

Due to growth and investment in pediatric services, St. Luke's has recently established St. Luke's Children’s Hospital at the Bethlehem Campus. We are looking for providers 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:

1. St. Luke's Division of Pediatric Nephrology is currently the only pediatric nephrology program in the Lehigh Valley area.
2. Through a partnership with DaVita Dialysis, the division offers the region's only pediatric dialysis (PD and HD) services. Rounding on outpatient dialysis patients is required. These modalities are also available for patients in our PICU and inpatient pediatric unit.
3. 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, reflecting decades of growth and investment in pediatrics.
4. St. Luke's Children's Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics include inpatient, neonatal, emergency medicine, specialty, and primary care providers across various practice locations. The network also has a strong base of family practice providers throughout the service area.
5. The hospital features a newly renovated 17-bed Inpatient Pediatric Unit and an 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
6. The new Pediatric Emergency Department is a 6-bed unit within St. Luke's Children’s Hospital, expanding to 11 beds upon completion of ongoing construction.
7. The department is supported by a growing team of pediatric specialists across 40 specialty areas, many located at St. Luke's Pediatric Specialty Center, the region's only freestanding building dedicated entirely to pediatric services.
8. The pediatric nephrology practice continues to grow, supported by a strong referral network of pediatric and family practice offices.
9. Growing obstetrics department with nearly 5,000 deliveries annually.
10. Surgical Level III NICU at Bethlehem Campus, Level II NICUs at Allentown, Anderson, and Upper Bucks campuses.
11. A robust network of 12 hospitals serving over 320,000 patients annually.

Benefits of Joining St. Luke's University Health Network:

1. Team-based care with dedicated support staff.
2. A culture that highly values innovation.
3. Work/life balance and flexibility.
4. Loan forgiveness up to $100,000.
5. Competitive compensation, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement.
6. Comprehensive benefits including malpractice, health, dental insurance, and CME allowance.
7. Opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development.