About this opportunity
St. Luke’s University Health Network lists this Neurosurgeon opportunity in quakertown, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
St. Lukes Neurosurgical Associates (SLNA)based out of the Lehigh Valley of Eastern Pennsylvania, is seeking a BC/BE Neurosurgeon to join a collegial, well-established, hospital employed group of 10 neurosurgeons and 1 interventional neuroradiologist. This is the pre-eminent neurosurgery practice in the Quakertown/Sellersville region of Pennsylvania with a strong referral base and solid track record of developing multidisciplinary neuroscience programs with administrative support.
The special feature of this group is the quality of the partners and their scope of practice. There is excellent multi-disciplinary collaboration with neurology, neuro-oncology, physiatry, pain management and other services within the institution. Successful candidates will be comfortable with all aspects of general neurosurgery. Fellowship-training in GENERAL and COMPLEX SPINE is preferred, but other subspecialty interests will be entertained. Candidate will be expected to provide on-call general neurosurgery coverage. Most current partners have sub-specialty fellowship training but are comfortable with general neurosurgery. Primary call will be equitably shared with two other providers per month on average (1 in 3 call). Significant inpatient support from trauma, medicine, and ICU services. Block OR time available for new providers in fully equipped ORs.
Features of the practice:
Network comprised of 16 campuses. Primary neurosurgical call is dedicated to physically cover the Neuroscience Hub (Level 1 Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke Center) as well as two level 2 trauma centers; ER calls can come from all locations, but anything urgent/surgical being transferred to one of the above
Comprehensive Stroke Center, with separate cerebrovascular/endovascular call structure
Minimal pediatric neurosurgery cases - stabilized and transferred
Electronic office and hospital medical records (Epic), including home access including to PACS
Referrals developed from extensive Network owned PCP practices, 13 Network ERs, neurology, spine & pain practice, oncology, ENT, etc. No in-network neurosurgery competition. 1 spine focused orthopedic surgeon in Network - very collegial relationship.
Extensive core of Advanced Practitioners to assist in ORs, facilitate rounding, office volumes, etc.
Neurosurgery group has recently transitioned to vertical AP model with each neurosurgeon partnering with one AP. New hire will enjoy similar opportunity.
Medical draw area of 1.1M residents in 11 counties
In joining St. Lukes University Health Network youll enjoy:
Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
A culture in which innovation is highly valued
Work/life balance & flexibility
Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
Rich benefits package including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance
Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
*We cannot provide sponsorship at this time
If you are interested in learning more, please send your CV with letter of interest to:
Drea Rosko
Sr. Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist
St. Lukes University Health Network
Worksite address
quakertown, PA, 18951, US
Who can apply
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