Pediatric Nephrologist

AOIA; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based care

Innovation culture

Work-life balance

Loan forgiveness

Relocation reimbursement

Benefits package

CME allowance

Teaching and research opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network's Pediatric Nephrology team at the Bethlehem Campus is expanding. We seek a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join a growing program within St.

Luke's Children's Hospital. Highlights include collaboration with DaVita Dialysis offering PD and HD, inpatient rounds, and opportunities across a 40+ specialty network with a wide regional footprint. Bethlehem Campus houses a 17-bed Pediatric Unit and 8-bed PICU, with a modern, integrated

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join our growing team.
• Experience in pediatric nephrology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rounding on outpatient dialysis patients (PD/HD) as part of the program.
• Collaborate with DaVita Dialysis and other pediatric subspecialists.
• Contribute to education and growth of the pediatric nephrology service.

Skills

Board Certified/Board Eligible Pedi Ne

Job description

Your Career Starts Here! St. Luke's is Hiring a Pediatric Nephrologist!

St. Lukes University Health Network, the regions largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nations 100 Top Hospitals is seeking a Board Certified/ Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join our growing team of pediatric specialists at St. Lukes Childrens Hospital, Bethlehem Campus.

As a result of the growth and investment in pediatric services, St. Lukes recently announced the establishment of St. Lukes Childrens 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 Childrens Hospital and pediatric services, please visit https://www.slhn.org/pediatrics

Highlights Include:

• St. Lukes 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.
• 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.
• In 2023, St. Lukes announced the establishment of St. Lukes Childrens Hospital at the Bethlehem Campus and is a proud member of the Childrens Hospital Association, representing decades of growth and investment in pediatrics and the Networks commitment to pediatric services.
• St. Lukes Childrens 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. Lukes service area.
• St. Lukes Childrens Hospital is also home to a newly renovated 17 bed Inpatient Pediatric Unit and 8 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• The Pediatric Emergency Department is a 6 bed unit located within St. Lukes Childrens Hospital and will expand to 11 beds at the completion of an ongoing construction project. The Pediatric ER provides care to over 10,000 patients each year at St. Lukes Childrens Hospital.
• 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. Lukes Pediatric Specialty Center, the regions only freestanding building dedicated entirely to pediatric services.
• The most robust and highest volume OB program in the region with a strong maternal and fetal medicine program which delivers nearly 6,000 babies per year.
• Surgical Level III NICU located at St. Lukes Childrens Hospital, Bethlehem Campus, PA, 8 bed Level II NICU at St. Lukes Allentown Campus, 26 bed Level III NICU at St. Lukes Anderson Campus, and a 6 bed Level II NICU at St. Lukes Upper Bucks Campus.
• Robust 16 hospital Network spread over a diverse geographic area providing emergency care for over 320,000 patients annually.

In joining St. Lukes University Health Network youll 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

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About St. Luke's University Health Network

Founded in 1872,St. Lukes University Health Network(SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Networks service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Lukes hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Lukes Childrens Hospital.

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