Geriatrician

Geriatrician

St. Luke's University Health Network, the region's largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals is seeking passionate BC/BE Geriatricians to join our dedicated team of physicians providing excellent care at St. Luke's University Health Network. Our team is comprised of 12 Board Certified Geriatricians, 9 Nurse Practitioners, and a Social Worker who specialize in Senior Care services.

Job Description

• Inpatient consultation
• Post-Acute services LTC, CCRC, PC
• Opportunity to be part of the Fellowship Training Program
  • St. Luke's fellowship training is truly a family where our fellows and faculty work together to provide excellent care for our patients and support each other in an environment of teaching and scholarly activity.
• Collaboration with Cardiology, Trauma, and Orthopedics
• Interdisciplinary work with Nursing, Pharmacy, Rehab, and Social Work
• Skilled nursing facility medical directorship opportunity
• Call is telephone only and shared with other geriatricians

SLUHN has many senior care initiatives for the network including NICHE, Senior Surgery Program, House Call Program, Older Adult Behavioral Health Unit, and outpatient services for cognitive and complex physical health assessment.

Benefits

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Exceptional compensation package and relocation reimbursement
• Starting bonus
• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
• Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities
• A physician-oriented unique culture
• A reasonable call schedule, enjoy a work-life balance

Community Overview

Set amid gentle hills and charming countryside, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. Steeped in pre-Colonial, Early American, and industrial history, the region's storied past became its uplifting present, bestowing visitors anything from crayons and craft beer to Martin Guitars and museums, covered bridges, and nationally-recognized events like Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt.

The Lehigh Valley is in close proximity to NYC, Philly, and DC. Outstanding higher education facilities include Lehigh University and Moravian College. Cost of living is low and coupled with minimal congestion; choose among a variety of charming urban, semi-urban, and rural communities your family will enjoy calling home. There is easy access to outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, white water rafting, and zip lining. The Lehigh Valley encompasses three unique cities in one suburban area.