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 an OB/GYN Laborist to join our strong dedicated team of physicians providing outstanding patient care in the Upper Bucks, Sellersville and Quakertown Region.
About the Position:
- This position will provide laborist coverage in the Upper Bucks, Sellersville and Quakertown region.
- Shifts are structured as 24 hours per call with approximately 7 to 8 shifts per month (full time).
- The laborist will provide care to OB/GYN patients, provide occasional mentorship to OB/GYN residents and medical students and participate in departmental quality and safety and research initiatives.
About the Department:
- St. Luke’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology consists of over 100 physicians and advanced practitioners spread over 40 practice locations.
- Rapidly growing obstetrical program with over 6,000 deliveries per year across 3 birthing facilities.
- New state of the art birthing centers located at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus, St. Luke’s Allentown Campus and St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus.
- Repeatedly awarded “Best Place to Have a Baby” in the Lehigh Valley by the Morning Call’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
- Full support from a team of Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians to provide care for all OB patients (outpatient care, hospital consults, preconception counseling, genetic counseling, diabetes management, etc.).
- In house 24/7 support from neonatology at each delivering campus with Level III capabilities available at St. Luke’s Anderson and Allentown and Level II capabilities at St. Luke’s Upper Bucks.
- Outpatient support for patients and family members provided through St. Luke’s Baby & Me Support Center – an innovative facility designed to support patients and their families with support during and after pregnancy (pre-natal classes, lactation support, post-partum behavioral health support, etc.)
- Fully accredited training programs in OB/GYN, MIGS, and GYN oncology.
- Robust GYN surgical volumes spanning all sub-specialties (MIGS, UroGYN, REI, Family Planning and GYN Oncology).
- Dedicated departmental research efforts supported by St. Luke’s Research Institute and Department of Research and Innovation.
- Academic appointments are available to outstanding candidates through our affiliation with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
- We are a Ryan’s Program accredited Residency program and have a strong Family Planning Program
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
- Work/life balance and flexibility
- Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
- Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME allowance
- Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
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 20,000 employees providing services at 13 hospitals and over 350 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe and Schuylkill counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.
About Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley
Northeastern PA is a beautiful, four-season region with vineyards, Yuengling Brewery, micro-breweries, skiing, trails, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. Family-friendly, the region is known for its warm, welcoming people and sense of community.
Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, the Lehigh Valley has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation. “The Valley” is comprised of the three cities of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails and waterways. Lehigh Valley is bursting with nationally recognized events such as Musikfest and Celtic Fest, exciting nightlife, adventurous outdoor activities, and modern and contemporary arts. Allentown is home to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Iron Pigs. History buffs will enjoy the pre-Colonial, early American and industrial history in the region.
The Lehigh Valley is also home to 11 colleges and universities that award more than 10,000 degrees annually and include prestigious private colleges and state universities. Whatever your educational interests and needs, the Lehigh Valley is a great place to learn.
The Lehigh Valley is a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
For more information, please visit www.DiscoverNEPA.com and www.DiscoverLehighValley.com
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact:
Christine Figler, RN BSN
Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist
St. Luke’s University Health Network
