Gastroenterologist

Do you want to grow your career at one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals? St. Luke’s 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 brand-new state of the art endoscopy centers. This position will reside at our St. Luke’s Orwigsburg Campus is Orwigsburg, PA.

In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network you’ll 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. Luke’s School of Medicine.
• We utilize Olympus scopes which provide a comprehensive offering to meet every gastroenterology procedural need.
• Collectively, the team delivers over 43,000 annual visits and performs about 30,00 procedures.
• Luke’s 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. Luke’s 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 Network’s 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. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

Schuylkill County is a popular destination which offers dining, shopping, and outdoor focused activities for those looking to get out and enjoy and explore!  This community features – Three State Parks, Seven Campgrounds, the Appalachian Trail, the Little Schuylkill River, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. The hospital is within a 30-minute drive of most areas in Schuylkill County in Northeastern Pennsylvania. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy arts and entertainment in Schuylkill County including local breweries and wineries that are open for tours and tastings.

The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation and is just a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Outstanding education systems are available where you’ll find award winning public and private schools, and prestigious private colleges, state universities and community colleges. Choose from a variety of charming houses as you make this welcoming and warm community your new home.