Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Newark, New Jersey
Posted: 09-Sep-24
Location: Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 866764
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 BC/BE Nephrologist to join our growing network. This is an excellent opportunity to join our dedicated team of 21 physicians and 10 advanced practitioners providing outstanding care at St. Luke?s University Health Network. This position will reside our state-of-the-art Orwigsburg location including our partnership with the Geisinger Health System. In partnership with Temple University Transplant Program and Davita Dialysis, St. Luke?s Nephrology Associates encompasses complete kidney disease care. The SL Nephrology Division emphasizes a collaborative team based approach, work life balance and quality patient care and projects, many of which have gained national recognition
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
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Geisigner St. Luke?s is a joint venture hospital that was developed Geisinger Health System and St. Luke?s University Health Network with St. Luke?s as the managing partner. The nearly $90 million dollar investment in the community opened in 2019 and is the first hospital built in Schuylkill County in over 90 years. The five year old hospital is situated on a 34 acre campus and is situated in South Schuylkill county just 8 minutes North of Route 78 and within an hour drive of the Lehigh Valley, LVH International, Lancaster, Hershey and Harrisburg region. Features of the campus include 50 private medical surgical rooms, a 10 bed intensive care unit supported by critical care anesthesia, a 13 bed emergency department, 4 operationg rooms, a procedure room as well all imaging modalities to include a newly installed Siemens Interventional Suite (2nd install in nation). The campus is home to a growing group of specialists residing in a newly constructed Medical office building. The specialties onsite include: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Pulmonary, Nephrology, Spine and Pain, Urology and Wound Care. The facility?s accreditation and accomplishments include: Level IV Trauma, Primary Stroke, Chest Pain Center, Leapfrog A+ safety, Stroke Gold Plus Honor Roll, Elite and Target Typ II Diabetes Honor roll, CMS 5- Star Rated for patient experience with top decile patient experience in the Emergency and Inpatient departments.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANDIDATES: COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT
As a leading healthcare provider, St. Luke?s University Health Network is committed to protecting our employees, patients and community. As we continue to provide quality care to our patients, we are taking important next steps to prevent undue harm to our employees & ensure our patients have a safe environment for medical care and treatment. Effective immediately, St. Luke?s is requiring all new hires, along with our current employees, to be fully vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be reviewed as per our policy and guidelines.
Schuylkill County is a popular destination which offers dining, shopping, and outdoor focused activities for those looking to get out and enjoy and explore! This community features - Three State Parks, Seven Campgrounds, the Appalachian Trail, the Little Schuylkill River, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. The hospital is within a 30-minute drive of most areas in Schuylkill County in Northeastern Pennsylvania. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy arts and entertainment in Schuylkill County including local breweries and wineries that are open for tours and tastings.
The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation and is just a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Outstanding education systems are available where you?ll find award winning public and private schools, and prestigious private colleges, state universities and community colleges. Choose from a variety of charming houses as you make this welcoming and warm community your new home.