Per Diem Pediatric Cardiologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare leader is seeking a passionate Pediatric Cardiologist to join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a growing pediatrics department, with the chance to perform in-office diagnostic testing and collaborate with a diverse group of specialists. The network is committed to innovation and professional growth, ensuring a supportive environment where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of children and families. If you are driven to enhance pediatric health services and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

CME Allowance

Work/Life Balance

Professional Support and Growth

Qualifications

• Seeking BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist to join a dedicated team.
• Excited by growth and new opportunities in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinics and interpretation of imaging/studies.
• Perform in-office diagnostic testing and inpatient rounding.

Skills

Pediatric Cardiology

Diagnostic Testing

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Board Certification in Pediatrics

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

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 passionate BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist to join our dedicated team of physicians providing excellent care at St. Lukes University Health Network/ St. Lukes Childrens Hospital.

St. Lukes pediatrics department is growing and expanding our offering of services. We are seeking providers who are excited by growth and new opportunities.

Highlights include:

• Lukes Pediatric Cardiology primarily provides outpatient clinics and interpretation of imaging/studies, and also includes inpatient rounding. Our practice offers comprehensive and convenient care to patients and their families with the ability to perform in-office diagnostic testing, including echos by experienced Pediatric Echo Sonographers.
• 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.
• 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 (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 12 of the Networks 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 11 beds at the completion of an ongoing construction project.
• 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 over 5,000 babies per year.
• Surgical Level III NICU located at St. Lukes Childrens Hospital, Bethlehem, PA, 16 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 15 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 you'll enjoy:

• Substantial compensation and a rich benefits package, including malpractice insurance, health and dental insurance, & CME allowance.
• Work/life balance & flexibility.
• 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.

Founded in 1872, St. Lukes University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANDIDATES: COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT

As a leading healthcare provider, St. Lukes University Health Network is committed to protecting our employees, patients and community. As we continue to provide quality care to our patients, we are taking important next steps to prevent undue harm to our employees & ensure our patients have a safe environment for medical care and treatment. Effective immediately, St. Lukes is requiring all new hires, along with our current employees, to be fully vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be reviewed as per our policy and guidelines.