Interventional Cardiologist in Monroe

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.

St. Lukes University Health Network the regions largest most established health system a major teaching hospital and one of the nations 100 Top Hospitals is seeking a BC/BE Interventional Cardiologist to help expand our cardiology services to our hospital in Monroe County PA.
Our hospital boasts state-of-the-art technology along with strong support from our primary care physicians already established in the county. Join a well-established group of over 50 cardiologists. We have 21 offices and 7 free-standing Heart and Vascular Centers. We are looking for a second interventional cardiologist for our Monroe Campus. High volume to be shared with current interventional cardiologist and 1:4 interventional call. The ideal candidate will possess strong interventional skills as well as a willingness to expand our existing base of cardiology patients.
St. Lukes is a 12 hospital system with a fully accredited Level 1 trauma center STS 3 star cardiac surgery program structural heart destination LVAD and full service EPS program cardiology fellowship program oncology neuroscience orthopedics high-risk pregnancy robotic surgery radiology (we are an international General Electric Show Site) and vascular disease.
In joining St. Lukes University Health Network youll enjoy:
Team-based care with well-educated dedicated support staff
A culture in which innovation is highly valued
Exceptional compensation package and relocation reimbursement
Rich benefits package including malpractice health and dental insurance and CME allowance
Teaching research quality improvement and strategic development opportunities

About St. Lukes University Health Network
Founded in 1872 St. Lukes University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated regional non-profit network of more than 20000 employees providing services at 14 campuses and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $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 central-eastern Pennsylvania.
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If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity please contact:
Christine Figler
Physician Recruiter

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen.
• Provide cost-effective high-quality 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.