Per Diem Developmental Pediatrician Opportunity
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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 passionate per diem
BC/BE Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician to join our dedicated
team of physicians providing excellent care at St. Luke's
University Health Network/ St. Luke's Children's Hospital.St.
Luke's pediatrics department is growing and expanding our offering
of services. We are seeking providers who are excited by growth and
new opportunities.Highlights include:
- Developmental Pediatrics practice is designed specifically to
meet the needs of patients for this specialty area, including Quiet
and Observation rooms to aid in provider assessments. In
conjunction with experienced staff, the practice is supported by a
Registered Nurse and a Licensed Social Worker who are dedicated to
meeting complex care coordination needs. Robust specialty support
including pediatric behavioral health, neurology, PT/OT/ST are also
available to support patients.
- In 2023, St. Luke's announced the establishment of St. Luke's
Children's Hospital at the Bethlehem Campus and is a proud member
of the Children's Hospital Association, representing decades of
growth and investment in pediatrics and the Network's commitment to
pediatric services.
- St. Luke's Children's 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. Luke's service area (Pennsylvania and
New Jersey).
- The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is an 8-bed unit which opened
in February 2020 at St. Luke's Children's Hospital, Bethlehem
Campus. The unit is staffed by critical care intensivists and
specially trained pediatric nurses and receives admissions from the
Network's 12 hospital campuses. The unit is also located adjacent
to the 17-bed Inpatient Pediatric Unit allowing for easy transfer
and collaboration across units.
- The new Pediatric Emergency Department is a 6 bed unit located
within St. Luke's Children's 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. Luke's Pediatric Specialty Center,
the region's 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
nearly 5,000 babies per year.
- Surgical Level III NICU located at St. Luke's Children's
Hospital, Bethlehem, PA, 8 bed Level II NICU at St. Luke's
Allentown Campus, 26 bed Level III NICU at St. Luke's Anderson
Campus, and a 6 bed Level II NICU at St. Luke's Upper Bucks
Campus.
- Robust 12 hospital Network spread over a diverse geographic
area providing emergency care for over 320,000 patients annually.In
joining St. Luke's 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
Keywords: St. Luke's University Health Network, Allentown , Per Diem Developmental Pediatrician Opportunity, Healthcare , Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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