Gastroenterology Physician
Gastroenterology Physician
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St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes 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 patients ability to pay for health care.
Do you want to grow your career at one of the nations 100 Top Hospitals St. Lukes University Health Network is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join our growing team of 41 young and dynamic physicians. Our team is shaping the future of gastroenterology services in the region through the development of new and innovative programs and brandnew state of the art endoscopy centers. We have opportunities throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.In joining St. Lukes University Health Network youll enjoy:
Work/life balance and flexibility
Teambased care with welleducated dedicated support staff
Exceptional compensation package starting bonus and relocation reimbursement
Rich benefits package including malpractice health and dental insurance loan forgiveness and generous CME allowance
Teaching research quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
A St. Lukes family that will help you adapt to the new region.
Highlights include:
In addition to patient care the department also supports and trains medical students internal medicine residents and gastroenterology fellows.
Our team conducts clinical research and participates in industry and NIHsponsored as well as investigatorinitiated research and serves as Faculty at the Temple / St. Lukes School of Medicine.
We utilize Olympus scopes which provide a comprehensive offering to meet every gastroenterology procedural need.
Collectively the team delivers over 43000 annual visits and performs about 3000 procedures.
St. Lukes gastroenterology practices enjoy the support of a large health network with appropriate levels of autonomy allowing each practice to establish its unique identity while receiving referrals from our loyal Primary Care Physician Groups.
About St. Lukes University Health Network
Founded in 1872 St. Lukes University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated regional nonprofit network of more than 20000 employees providing services at 12 hospitals and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue greater than $3 billion the Networks service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh Northampton Berks Bucks Carbon Montgomery Monroe Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.
Dedicated to advancing medical education St. Lukes is the preeminent teaching hospital in centraleastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University St. Lukes created the Lehigh Valleys first and only regional medical school campus. It also operates the nations longest continuously operating School of Nursing established in 1884 and 40 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 419 residents and fellows.
Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services the Network is a multiyear recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHNs information technology applications such as telehealth online scheduling and online pricing information. St. Lukes is also recognized as one of the states lowest cost providers.
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If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity please send your CV to:
Christine Figler
Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist
St. Lukes University Health Network
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen.
- Provide costeffective highquality care based on best practice evidenced based medicine.
- Make best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines that have been approved by the medical staff.
- Demonstrates competency in the assessment range or treatment knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
- Provide regular timely and appropriate communication with referring physicians patients and their families.
- Participates in education of patients and their families.
- Evaluates and implements patient health care needs. Performs routine exams and obtains patient histories. Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs. Initiates treatment via prescriptions diagnostic tests exams and procedures. Reviews lab results and plans actions according to results. Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
- Coordinates patient care and makes referrals to physicians nurses psychologists nutritionists et cetera as needed. Collaborates and communicates with other professionals nurses physicians and outside agencies regarding patient care.
- Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate.
- Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or method of dealing with present problems. Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs.
- Maintains knowledge of current medical practices and skills.
- Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
- Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for up to three 3 hours per day; three 3 hours a t a time. Standing for up to eight 8 hours per day; eight 8 hours at a time. Walking for up to six 6 hours per day; one 1 hour at a time. Frequent fingering handling grasping twisting and turning as it relates to therapeutic procedures. Consistently lift carry and push objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift carry and push objects up to 75 pounds. Rarely lifting with assistance up to 100 pounds. Rarely pushing and pulling patients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheel chair or stretcher. Occasionally stooping and bending. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Seeing as it relates to normal near far color and peripheral vision. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies.
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Current or recent experience in area of specialty.
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.
Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven 7 years including your present employer. Additionally you areencouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and/or certifications andlicenses 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. Lukes!!
St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
