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Complex Spine Neurosurgeon
St. Luke’s University Health Network
📍 Bethlehem, US
Full-timeUrgent
Job description
<p><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">St. Luke's Neurosurgical Associates (SLNA) based out of the Lehigh Valley of Eastern Pennsylvania, is </span><strong style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">seeking a BC/BE Neurosurgeon</strong><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;"> 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 Lehigh Valley/Bethlehem/Easton region of Pennsylvania with a strong referral base and solid track record of developing multidisciplinary neuroscience programs with administrative support.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">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 a must. 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 other providers in the group (on average 1 in 6 primary call). Significant inpatient support from trauma, medicine, and ICU services. Block OR time available for new providers in fully equipped OR's.</span></p><p> </p><p><strong style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Features of the practice:</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">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</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Comprehensive Stroke Center, with separate cerebrovascular/endovascular call structure</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Minimal pediatric neurosurgery cases - stabilized and transferred</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Electronic office and hospital medical records (Epic), including home access including to PACS</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">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.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Extensive core of Advanced Practitioners to assist in ORs, facilitate rounding, office volumes, etc.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Neurosurgery group has recently transitioned to vertical AP model with each neurosurgeon partnering with one AP. New hire will have similar opportunity.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Medical draw area of 1.1M residents in 11 counties</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">In joining St. Luke's University Health Network you'll enjoy:</strong></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">A culture in which innovation is highly valued</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Work/life balance & flexibility</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Rich benefits package including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and CME allowance</span></li><li><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><em style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">*We do not sponsor visas</em></p><p> </p><p><strong style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">If you are interested in learning more, please send your CV with letter of interest to:</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Drea Rosko</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Drea.Rosko@sluhn.org</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">Sr. Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist</span></p><p><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #212529;">St. Luke's University Health Network</span></p><p> </p>