EMS Fellowship-Trained Physician Needed to Assist in Development of New Fellowsh

St. Luke’s University Health Network, the region’s largest, most established health system, and major teaching hospital is seeking an EMS Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to work with our team in the development of an EMS fellowship program.

In addition to serving as an Emergency Physician in a network Emergency Department, the physician will:

Provide prehospital physician services as part of prehospital care team. Serve as a core faculty member in the network’s newly accredited EMS Fellowship

In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network you’ll enjoy:

• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
• Opportunity to work with Emergency Medicine Residents and medical students
• A culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME allowance
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an Emergency Medicine Residency accredited by the ACGME or AOA.
• Successful completion of an EMS Fellowship accredited by the ACGME.
• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine.
• Board Certification in Emergency Medical Services by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine.
• Have or be eligible to obtain a valid medical license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
• Have or be eligible to obtain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency number.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain certification as a Prehospital EMS Physician by the PA Bureau of EMS.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain accreditation as an EMS Vehicle Operator by the PA Bureau of EMS.

Desirable:

• Prior experience with GME, resident and/or medical student education
• Experience with Mass Casualty Events/Disaster Management
• Experience with physician field response
• Experience and interest in research and quality improvement initatives

About St. Luke’s University Health Network

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 16,000 employees providing services at 14 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites.  With annual net revenue in excess of $2.7 billion, the Network’s 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. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania.  In partnership with Temple University, St. Luke’s established the Lehigh Valley’s first and only regional medical school campus.  It also operates the nation’s longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 38 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 347 residents and fellows.

St. Luke’s is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five- and four-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction.  St. Luke’s is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital.  U.S. News & World Report ranked St. Luke’s #1 in the Lehigh Valley and #6 in the state.  Three of IBM Watson Health’s 100 Top Hospitals are St. Luke’s hospitals.

St. Luke’s University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from IBM Watson Health eight times total and six years in a row. St. Luke’s has also been cited by IBM Watson Health as a 50 Top Cardiovascular Program.  Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHN’s information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information.  St. Luke’s is also recognized as one of the state’s lowest cost providers.

About Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley

Northeastern PA is a beautiful, four-season region with vineyards, Yuengling Brewery, micro-breweries, skiing, trails, fishing, and other outdoor recreation.  Family-friendly, the region is known for its warm, welcoming people and sense of community.

Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, 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, Lehigh Valley is bursting with nationally-recognized events, exciting nightlife, adventurous outdoor activities, and modern and contemporary arts. The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation.

The Lehigh Valley is home to 11 colleges and universities that award more than 10,000 degrees annually and include prestigious private colleges, state universities, and two community colleges. Whatever your educational interests and needs, Lehigh Valley is a great place to learn.

Northeastern PA and the Lehigh Valley are a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

For more information, please visit www.DiscoverNEPA.com and www.DiscoverLehighValley.com.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, 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. Luke's!!