Gastroenterology Physician at St. Luke's University Health Network summary:
St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a BC/BE fellowship-trained Gastroenterologist specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease to join a growing multidisciplinary IBD program across Allentown and Bethlehem, PA. The role involves clinical care for a large IBD patient population, endoscopy procedures, collaboration with surgery and other specialties, participation in teaching and clinical research, and development of program initiatives. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, academic affiliation, and support staff including coordinators, nurses, and prior authorization specialists.
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 fellowship trained Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterologist to join our growing IBD program and a growing team of 41 diverse 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. Successful candidates will split time between beautiful Allentown and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania where you will experience a culture immersed in innovation, while supporting a wonderful local community.
IBD care at St. Lukes University Health Network:
- We are eager to expand our IBD program!
- Currently, we have one IBD Fellowship-trained gastroenterologist (Dr. Tomov) and an IBD-trained physician assistant. We are actively recruiting new clinicians trained in IBD care
- We have an IBD Program Coordinator, Nurse, and 3 prior authorization Specialists
- We have set up efficient processes to diagnose and start patients on appropriate therapy
- Strong collaboration with an excellent colorectal surgery team
- Collaboration with other specialties including Rheumatology, Dermatology, and Nutrition
- We serve a population of nearly 6,000 IBD patients, many of whom have not had access to subspecialty care. Through our IBD program and healthcare network, we are now able to provide tertiary-level care for even the most complex IBD patients.
A unique blend of academic opportunities and private-practice-level compensation
- Lukes is affiliated with Temple Medical School. Our department 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
- Help Dr. Tomov set up an IBD Multidisciplinary Conference, Journal Club, community IBD outreach initiatives, multidisciplinary clinics, and more
- This is a new and growing IBD program - get involved and shape its future!
In joining St. Lukes University Health Network you will enjoy:
- Work/life balance and flexibility
- Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
- Our GI Division delivers over 43,000 annual visits and performs about 30,000 procedures.
- 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
- A St. Lukes family that will help you adapt to the new region.
Keywords:
Gastroenterologist, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD Specialist, Endoscopy, Clinical Research, Academic Medicine, Colorectal Collaboration, Patient Care, Teaching and Fellowship, Multidisciplinary Program
