Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Company: St. Luke---s University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: March 20, 2020

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 Gastroenterologist to join our Pediatric Gastroenterology practice providing excellent care at St. Lukes University Health Network. St. Lukes pediatrics department is growing and expanding our offering of services. We are seeking providers who are excited by growth and new opportunities. Join St. Lukes Pediatric Gastroenterology as our third pediatric gastroenterologist! Help us shape the future of pediatric services in our region through the addition of new pediatric subspecialists, new locations and increased inpatient capabilities! HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: * A growing pediatric specialty department currently spanning 13 pediatric subspecialties and continuing to expand in both depth and breadth of services. * A busy and growing multi-site Gastroenterology practice with 2 physicians and 2 advanced practitioners. The practice has experienced double digit growth in new patient volume over the past year. * Inpatient, primary care and specialty care providers across a variety of practice locations. The current inpatient unit is an 18-bed unit located at St. Lukes University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. * Consistently growing pediatric volumes and a strong Network commitment to expanding pediatric services within the community. * The Networks first Pediatric Intensive Care Unit opened in early 2020 at St. Lukes University Hospital, Bethlehem and receives admissions from all St. Lukes campuses. * The most robust and highest volume OB program in the region with a strong maternal and fetal medicine program which delivers nearly 4,000 babies per year. * 23 bed Level III NICU located at St. Lukes University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA, 8 bed Level II NICU at St. Lukes Allentown Campus and_NEW_26 bed Level III NICU at St. Lukes Anderson Campus. * 11 hospital Network spread over a diverse geographic area providing emergency care for over 317,000 patients annually. _TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PEDIATRICS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT __WWW. [ IN JOINING ST. LUKES UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK YOULL ENJOY: * Substantial compensation and a rich benefits package, including malpractice insurance, health and dental insurance, & CME allowance * Starting bonus and relocation assistance * 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 ABOUT ST. LUKES UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK Founded in 1872, ST. LUKES UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK [ (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 15,000 employees providing services at 10 hospitals and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue greater than $2 billion, the Networks service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Lukes is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, St. Lukes created the Lehigh Valleys first and only regional medical school campus. It also operates the nations longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 34 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 263 residents and fellows. St. Lukes is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system with Medicares five- and four-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. St. Lukes is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek Worlds Best Hospital. In 2019, three of IBM Watson Healths 100 Top Hospitals were St. Lukes hospitals. St. Lukes University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from IBM Watson Health seven times total and five years in a row. ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY 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 regions 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 [ IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE CONTACT: CHRISTINE FIGLER Physician Recruiter St. Lukes University Health Network St. Luke's University Health Network, the region's largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the na...

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