Per Diem Developmental Pediatrician

Ohioacc; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a passionate per diem BC/BE Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician to join their expanding pediatrics department. This role offers opportunities for teaching, research, and a supportive team environment in a leading health system.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Work/life balance

Culture of innovation

Qualifications

• Seeking BC/BE Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician.
• Opportunities for teaching, research, and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care at St. Luke's University Health Network.
• Support pediatric services including inpatient and emergency medicine.

Skills

Developmental Pediatrics

Team-based care

Innovation

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network, the region's largest and most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, is seeking a passionate per diem BC/BE Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician to join our dedicated team of physicians providing excellent care at St. Luke's University Health Network / St. Luke's Children's Hospital.

St. Luke's pediatrics department is growing and expanding its services. We are seeking providers excited by growth and new opportunities.

Highlights include:

1. Developmental Pediatrics practice: Designed to meet the needs of patients in this specialty, including Quiet and Observation rooms for assessments. Supported by a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Social Worker, with additional specialty support such as pediatric behavioral health, neurology, PT/OT/ST.
2. Establishment of St. Luke's Children's Hospital: Announced in 2023 at the Bethlehem Campus, part of the Children's Hospital Association, reflecting decades of growth and investment in pediatrics.
3. Comprehensive pediatric services: Including inpatient, neonatal, emergency medicine, and specialty and primary care providers across multiple practice locations. The network also has a strong base of family practice providers across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
4. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: An 8-bed unit opened in 2020, staffed by critical care intensivists and pediatric nurses, receiving admissions from 12 hospital campuses.
5. Pediatric Emergency Department: A 6-bed unit expanding to 11 beds upon completion of ongoing construction.
6. Specialty support: Over 40 pediatric specialty areas, many located at St. Luke's Pediatric Specialty Center, the region's only freestanding building dedicated to pediatric services.
7. Obstetrics and Neonatology: The region's most robust OB program, delivering nearly 5,000 babies annually, with Level III NICUs at multiple campuses.
8. Network scope: A 12-hospital network serving over 320,000 emergency patients annually across a diverse geographic area.

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

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, & CME allowance
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Team-based care with dedicated support staff
• Culture of innovation
• Opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development

Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit system with over 20,000 employees, serving 11 counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It operates the largest trauma center network in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus hosting St. Luke's Children's Hospital.

St. Luke's has received numerous recognitions, including Medicare five-star ratings, Top Hospital awards, and being ranked among the nation's best employers and health systems.

Important Notice for Candidates: COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

All new hires and current employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with medical or religious exemptions reviewed per policy.

Region Overview:

Northeastern PA, especially the Lehigh Valley, offers a scenic, family-friendly environment with outdoor activities, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. The region is a growing economic hub, home to numerous colleges and universities, and within a short drive to major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

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