Pediatric Nephrologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness program up to $100,000

Exceptional compensation package

Rich benefits including health and dental insurance

Work/life balance & flexibility

Teaching and research opportunities

Job summary

A leading health network in Bethlehem is seeking a Board Certified/ Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join their team. This role is part of a dynamic pediatric division that offers the only pediatric nephrology services in the Lehigh Valley. You will provide care, participate in a collaborative team environment, and benefit from an exceptional compensation package, loan forgiveness, and opportunities for professional development. Interested candidates should send their CV to the provided contact.

Qualifications

• Board certification in pediatric nephrology is required.
• Interest in teaching and research opportunities.
• Experience managing outpatient dialysis patients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing team of pediatric specialists.
• Provide care and support to pediatric patients in nephrology.
• Participate in team-based care and collaboration.

Skills

Board Certified/ Board Eligible

Experience in Pediatric Nephrology

Team-based care

Strong referral network

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Overview

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.
• 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 Pediatric ER provides care to over 10,000 patients each year at St. Luke's Children's 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. 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.
• The most robust and highest volume OB program in the region with a strong maternal and fetal medicine program which delivers over 6,000 babies 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 16 hospital Network spread over a diverse geographic area providing emergency care for over 320,000 patients annually.

Benefits of Joining

• 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

How to Apply

Interested in this opportunity? Send your CV to:

Christine Figler, RN BSN

Physician Recruiter

St. Luke s University Health Network

[e-mail]