Per Diem Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician

340B Health; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a BC/BE fellowship-trained Maternal Fetal Medicine physician to join a vibrant team. The practice offers a supportive environment with a collaborative team and state-of-the-art facilities, providing excellent care to patients.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Health and dental insurance

CME allowance

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in Maternal Fetal Medicine required.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of 8 physicians and 4 advanced practitioners.
• Share call burden of 1 in 8 across the division.

Skills

Collaboration

Research

Education

BC/BE fellowship training

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network, the region's largest, most established health system, and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, is seeking a BC/BE fellowship-trained per diem Maternal Fetal Medicine physician to join our vibrant and growing team.

About the Practice/Position:

1. The St. Luke's Perinatal Associates Practice consists of 8 physicians and 4 advanced practitioners providing care across 6 outpatient locations.
2. The team also includes two on-site genetic counselors, four diabetes educators, a full complement of nurses, 20 MFM sonographers, and friendly, efficient support staff.
3. Current 1 in 8 call burden shared equally across the division.
4. AIUM-accredited ultrasound practice, including fetal echocardiography and detailed first-trimester OB ultrasound.
5. Joseph Bell MD (Division Chief) is the principal investigator at St. Luke's in the CHAP Study consortium; other ongoing research includes IC-Clear (International Collaborative Cerclage Longitudinal Evaluation and Research).
6. Strong collaboration with pediatric cardiology, pediatric surgery, and other pediatric subspecialties.

About the Department:

1. St. Luke's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology comprises over 100 physicians and advanced practitioners across 40 practice locations.
2. Rapidly growing obstetrical program with over 5,000 deliveries annually across 3 birthing facilities.
3. New state-of-the-art birthing centers located at St. Luke's Anderson Campus, St. Luke's Allentown Campus, and St. Luke's Upper Bucks Campus.
4. GE Healthcare National Show Site for Women's Imaging.
5. Awarded Best Place to Have a Baby in the Lehigh Valley by the Morning Call's Readers' Choice Awards.
6. In-house 24/7 neonatology support at each delivering campus, with Level III capabilities at Anderson and Allentown, and Level II at Upper Bucks.
7. Outpatient support provided through the St. Luke's Baby & Me Support Center, offering prenatal classes, lactation support, postpartum behavioral health, and more.
8. Embedded Social Worker to assist providers with complex patient concerns.
9. Fully accredited training programs in OB/GYN, MIGS, and GYN oncology.
10. Robust GYN surgical volumes across all sub-specialties including MIGS, UroGYN, REI, Family Planning, and GYN Oncology.
11. Dedicated research efforts supported by the St. Luke's Research Institute and Department of Research and Innovation.
12. Academic appointments available through our affiliation with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

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

• Team-based care with dedicated support staff
• A culture that values innovation
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Competitive compensation, starting bonus, and relocation assistance
• Extensive benefits including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
• Opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development

To learn more or apply:

Christine Figler
Physician Recruiter
St. Luke's University Health Network
[e-mail]

Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit health system with over 20,000 employees, serving 11 counties across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our network includes 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With an annual revenue of $3.5 billion, we operate Pennsylvania's largest trauma center network, with St. Luke's Children's Hospital at the Bethlehem Campus.

SLUHN has earned numerous accolades, including Medicare's five-star ratings, Top Hospital by Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades, and being named one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. Our flagship University Hospital has been recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital multiple times, including in 2023 as the #4 in the country. We are also proud to be named a Top Workplace regionally and nationally.

In 2024, St. Luke's was named one of the Nation's Best Employers for New Grads and the top healthcare employer in Pennsylvania by Forbes.

Important Notice for Candidates: COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

St. Luke's is committed to safety; therefore, all new hires and current employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with exemptions reviewed per policy.

The Lehigh Valley region offers a beautiful, family-friendly environment with outdoor activities, cultural events, and a growing economy. Located within a short drive to major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C., it is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information, visit www.DiscoverNEPA.com and www.DiscoverLehighValley.com.