Palliative Care Physician - Compassionate, Team-Based Care
St. Lukes University Health Network, the regions largest, most established health system and one of the nations 100 Top Hospitals
is seeking a full-time board-certified/board-eligible Palliative Care physician to complement our growing in-patient and out-patient Palliative Care team. Successful candidates will demonstrate exemplary and compassionate clinical skills and embrace a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach.
Our multi-disciplinary team consists of:
Board-certified Palliative Care physicians
Advanced practitioners
Licensed clinical social workers
Registered nurses
3 ACGME fellows per year
1 Advanced Practitioner fellow per year
In joining St. Lukes University Health Network, youll enjoy:
Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
Rich benefits package including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
A culture in which innovation is highly valued
Work/life balance and flexibility - generous time off plans!
Network growth and financial stability
Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
Interested? Please reach out to:
Tiffany English
Physician Recruiter
About St. Luke's University Health Network
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.
About Schuylkill County - Were closer than you think!
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.
Responsibilities
Provide inpatient and outpatient palliative care services as part of a multidisciplinary team
Participate in teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, social workers
Qualifications
Board-certified/board-eligible in palliative medicine