OB/GYN Hospitalist

Full-time, on-site position in Allentown, PA. Posted 1 hour ago. Job ID: 78529655.

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 Hospitalist to join our strong dedicated team of physicians providing outstanding patient care in Allentown, PA.

About the Role

This position provides hospitalist coverage in Allentown, PA. Shifts are structured as 24 hours per call with approximately 7 to 8 shifts per month (full time).

Responsibilities

• Provide care to OB/GYN patients
• Provide mentorship to OB/GYN residents and medical students
• Participate in departmental quality and safety initiatives
• Participate in research initiatives

Department Overview

• Over 100 physicians and advanced practitioners across 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 at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus, Allentown Campus, and Upper Bucks Campus
• Repeatedly awarded “Best Place to Have a Baby” in the Lehigh Valley by Morning Call’s Readers’ Choice Awards
• Full support from a team of Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians for outpatient care, hospital consults, preconception counseling, genetic counseling, diabetes management, etc.
• In-house 24/7 neonatology support at each delivering campus (Level III at Anderson and Allentown, Level II at Upper Bucks)
• Outpatient support through St. Luke’s Baby & Me Support Center (pre-natal classes, lactation support, post-partum behavioral health support)
• Fully accredited training programs in OB/GYN and GYN oncology
• Ryan Program accredited residency with strong family planning program
• Robust GYN surgical volumes spanning all sub-specialties (MIGS, UroGYN, REI, Family Planning, GYN Oncology)
• Dedicated departmental research efforts supported by St. Luke’s Research Institute and Department of Research and Innovation
• Academic appointments available through affiliation with Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Benefits

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• 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 the Organization

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

Location

Set amid gentle hills and charming countrysides, 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 offers attractions 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, Philadelphia, DC, and the Jersey Shore. Outstanding higher education facilities include Lehigh University and Moravian College. Cost of living is low with minimal congestion; choose among a variety of charming urban, semi-urban, and rural communities. 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, visit www.discoverlehighvalley.com.