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 physicians whose collective experience is one of the departments greatest strengths. Our team is shaping the future of gastroenterology services in the region through the development of new and innovative programs and brand-new state-of-the-art endoscopy centers. This position will reside at our St. Lukes Orwigsburg Campus in Orwigsburg, PA. 

In joining St. Lukes University Health Network youll enjoy:  

• Work/life balance and flexibility 

• Team-based care with well-educated, 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 

Department 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 NIH-sponsored as well as investigator-initiated 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 80,000 annual visits and performs about 55,00 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. 

Founded in 1872,  St. Lukes 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 Networks 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. Lukes hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Lukes Childrens Hospital.

Beyond our rewarding clinical opportunities, Schuylkill County region offers an exceptional quality of life for physicians and their families. The region combines affordability and charm of small-town living with convenient access to major academic and metropolitan centers. Schuylkill County also offers a welcoming mix of dining, shopping, culture, and outdoor recreation.

Outdoor Recreation:

• Three state parks and seven campgrounds with an abundance of recreational opportunities
• The Appalachian Trail and Little Schuylkill River
• Sweet Arrow Lake County Park and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
• Biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing, or simply enjoying Pennsylvanias four distinct seasons!

A Convenient Place to Call Home:

The region is within easy reach of major mid-Atlantic cities, including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. The hospital is within a 30-minute drive of most communities in this northeastern Pennsylvania county. Many of our physicians can live in the Lehigh Valley and enjoy a short, scenic drive to campus. Families benefit from award-winning public and private schools, as well as access to private colleges, state universities, and community colleges. A range of charming housing options makes it easy to settle into this warm, welcoming community.