Gastroenterology Physician

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 es 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
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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.