Director of LVAD Program

Company: Health eCareers
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: February 23, 2021

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 board-certified Heart Failure Physician as Medical Director of an established Destination LVAD Program. This candidate would join 2 board-certified Heart Failure Cardiologists along with a progressive team of 40+ cardiologist practice supported by 25 advanced practitioners. The heart failure program draws from 11 hospitals and is supported by state-of-the-art, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, cardiology, interventional and structural heart disease. We are looking for physicians who practice cardiology at the highest level and are also interested in being a part of our continued growth and development. We currently have a full Cardiology Fellowship and free-standing medical school, so teaching and academic participation is strongly encouraged. In joining St. Luke's University Health Network you'll enjoy:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Exceptional compensation package and relocation reimbursement
• Starting bonus!
• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
• A reasonable call schedule, enjoy a work life balance
  About St. Luke's University Health Network Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of 16,000 employees providing services at 12 hospitals and over 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $2 billion, the Network's service area includes 10 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe and Schuylkill counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. To learn more about SLUHN, please visit Show Contact Details -- About the Lehigh Valley & Surrounding Areas Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. Steeped in pre-Colonial, Early American, and industrial history, the region's storied past became its uplifting present, bestowing visitors anything from crayons and craft beer to Martin Guitars and museums, covered bridges, and nationally-recognized events like Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt. The Lehigh Valley is in close proximity to NYC, Philly, and DC. Outstanding higher education facilities include Lehigh University and Moravian College. Cost of living is low and coupled with minimal congestion; choose among a variety of charming urban, semi-urban and rural communities your family will enjoy calling home. There is easy access to outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, and zip lining. The Lehigh Valley encompasses three unique cities in one suburban area. For more information please visit Show Contact Details -- At Lancaster General Health, our culture is what sets us apart and creates a lasting impression of our health system in the community and in the hearts of our patients and their families.)

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