The posting
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The St. Luke's Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician will provide high quality, cost effective medical care. This individual will also participate in quality, patient satisfaction, and performance improvement initiatives.
About the Position:
- This position will provide hospitalist coverage in Allentown, PA.
- Shifts are structured as 24 hours per call with approximately 7 to 8 shifts per month (full time).
- The hospitalist will provide care to OB/GYN patients, provide 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 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 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.
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
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen. Provides consultations on all patients as requested by other physicians.
- Rounds on assigned patients and those patients who you are requested to see in collaboration with an AP as needed.
- Provides cost effective, high quality care based on best practice evidence based medicine.
- Makes best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines that have been approved by the medical staff.
- Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
- Provides regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients, and their families.
- Participates in the education of patients and their families.
- Participates in regular meetings of the practice group.
- Remains current with Medical Records documentation and responds in a timely manner to requests for chart review and completion.
- Submits timely and accurate billing information.
- Supervises Advanced Practitioners.
- Attends appropriate continuing medical education so as to maintain Pennsylvania/New Jersey Licensure.
- Demonstrates the ability to develop effective working relationships within the hospital and St. Luke’s University Health Network.
- Performs duties as assigned and required within area of specialty or service line.
PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for up to 5 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Standing for up to 5 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Walking for up to 3 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Fingering and handling small objects frequently. Twisting and turning of hand occasionally. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs via wheelchair or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as is relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Current or recent experience in area of specialty required.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
MD or DO - licensed by the state licensure board within the state of practice. Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board required.
OTHER: Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges. Must be eligible and maintain eligibility as a provider of Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health programs. Provider shall meet all qualifications to participate in programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
