Per Diem Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Ohioacc; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health network as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician, where you'll provide exceptional care in a newly established pediatric emergency department. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team, engage in teaching and research, and contribute to the growth of pediatric services. With a robust support system and a culture that values innovation, you will thrive in a dynamic environment. Experience the beauty of Northeastern PA, known for its outdoor recreation and family-friendly community, while making a significant impact in children's health.

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

CME Allowance

Team-based Care

Opportunities for Teaching

Research Opportunities

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Strategic Development

Qualifications

• Board Certified fellowship-trained in Pediatric Emergency Medicine required.
• Experience in teaching and research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with a team of pediatric specialists.

Skills

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Board Certification

Team-based Care

Teaching and Research

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Job description

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 per diem Board Certified fellowship-trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join our dedicated team providing excellent care at the Network's first pediatric emergency department.

As a result of 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 excited about growth and new opportunities to join our team!

About the Department of Emergency Medicine and St. Luke's Children's Hospital:

• Robust 14-campus network providing emergency care for over 320,000 patients annually across a diverse geographic area.
• Includes comprehensive stroke centers, 4 PCI centers, a level 1 trauma center, a level 2 trauma center, and four level 4 trauma centers.
• Supports and trains emergency medicine residents at two residencies: St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem (36 residents) and St. Luke's Anderson Campus (30 residents).
• Features a 6-bed Pediatric Emergency Department within St. Luke's Children's Hospital, expanding to 11 beds upon ongoing construction completion.
• Home to a renovated 17-bed Inpatient Pediatric Unit and an 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Supported by a team of pediatric specialists in over 40 specialty areas, including surgery, GI, endocrinology, nephrology, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, psychiatry, pulmonology, radiology, anesthesia, orthopedics, and plastic surgery.
• Lukes Pediatric Specialty Center, the region's first freestanding pediatric care building, opened in Spring 2022, offering convenient, pediatric-friendly, multidisciplinary services.
• Extensive pediatric primary care offices across the service area.
• Recently launched our first pediatric residency program with 6 residents annually.

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

• Team-based care with dedicated support staff
• Opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development
• A culture that highly values innovation
• Exceptional compensation and benefits, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME allowance

Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network with over 20,000 employees, serving 11 counties across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. The network's annual revenue exceeds $3.5 billion.

SLUHN has earned numerous accolades, including Medicare's five-star ratings, Top Hospital recognitions from Leapfrog and Healthgrades, and the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative, ranking #4 in the country in 2023. It has also been named one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems in 2021.

Our organization has been recognized as a Top Workplace locally and nationally, and in 2024, 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

To ensure a safe environment, St. Luke's requires all new hires and current employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Medical or religious exemptions will be reviewed per policy.

Northeastern PA offers a beautiful, four-season region with vineyards, breweries, skiing, trails, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The area is family-friendly, known for its welcoming community, rich history, vibrant events, and proximity to major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

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