Pediatric Primary Care Director: Growth, Innovation & Flex

American Academy of Family Physicians; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Health and dental insurance

CME allowance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem seeks a Pediatric Primary Care Medical Director to lead clinical, educational and administrative initiatives within a growing pediatrics program.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving and clinical skills, with board certification and a track record of leadership. The network emphasizes teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development, offering substantial compensation, a rich benefits package, flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Board-certified with ability to demonstrate clinical, administrative, and educational leadership.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience.

Skills

Board-certified leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Clinical skills

Job description

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 Pediatric Primary Care Medical Director. St. Lukes is growing its pediatric department and is looking for providers who are looking for growth and new opportunities. Candidates should possess professional and personable communication skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, as well as excellent clinical skills.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be Board-Certified and able to demonstrate clinical, administrative, and educational leadership
• A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience

Highlights Include:

• 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 consist 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 (Pennsylvania and New Jersey).
• The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is an 8-bed unit which opened in February 2020 at St. Lukes Childrens Hospital, Bethlehem Campus. The unit is staffed by critical care intensivists and specially trained pediatric nurses and receives admissions from the Networks 16 hospital campuses. The unit is also located adjacent to the 17-bed Inpatient Pediatric Unit allowing for easy transfer and collaboration across units.
• The Pediatric Emergency Department is a 6-bed unit located within St. Lukes Childrens Hospital and will expand to 10 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 unit 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, 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 campuses 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:

• Substantial compensation and a rich benefits package, including malpractice insurance, health and dental insurance, & CME allowance
• Flexible work schedule
• 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