St. Lukes University Health Network

Empower Change in Hematology: Join Us as a Visionary Non-Malignant Hematologist

Bethlehem, PA

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

St Luke's University Health Network

Job Highlights

  • Less than 3 Hours from a Ski Resort
  • Non-Profit Employer
  • Less than 1 Hour from an International Airport
  • St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) – a rapidly expanding, $4 Billion healthcare leader with 15 hospitals and 350+ outpatient sites across Pennsylvania and New Jersey – invites you to step into a Director-level role and forge a premier Benign Hematology Service Line. This is not just a job – it’s an unprecedented opportunity to drive transformative care, research, and education within a nationally recognized, patient-centered academic network.

    Why St. Luke’s is Your Ideal Launchpad

    1. Unparalleled Leadership Opportunity
    • Directorship of a key service line: shape its strategy, build your team, and define its future within a growing network generating $4B in annual revenue.
    • Recent Expansions:
    • Upper Bucks Campus ER doubling capacity by late 2025 (40,000 patients/year).
    • Monroe Campus adding 36 medical-surgical beds, interventional radiology, and cardiac rehab.
    • Bethlehem outpatient center opening spring 2025 with urgent care, orthopedics, and women’s health.
    • Grand View Health partnership finalizing mid-2025 to expand trauma and specialty services in Bucks/Montgomery counties.
    1. Academic Powerhouse
    • Faculty appointment at Assistant/Associate Professor level within Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine.
    • Over 52 accredited GME programs and 500+ residents/fellows, offering ample teaching, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities.
    1. Research-Rich Environment
    • Access a robust NCI-Recognized Clinical Trials infrastructure (High Performance Site Award 2017/2018).
    • Collaborate with leaders in precision medicine through our partnership with Helix on population genomics.
    • Innovate with AI-driven care initiatives that proactively identify patient risks.
    1. Award-Winning Network
    • Consistently recognized for clinical excellence: Leapfrog Top Hospital awards, Medicare 5-Star Ratings, NCQA accolades, and a COC-accredited oncology program.
    • $40M in Medicare Shared Savings in 2023 alone, reflecting a commitment to high-value, patient-centered care.
    1. Unwavering Support
    • A collaborative, team-based culture: Advanced practice providers, dedicated nurse navigators, and comprehensive patient support services.
    • Ongoing community health initiatives tackling social drivers of health and improving outcomes network-wide.
    1. Balanced Lifestyle in the Thriving Lehigh Valley
    • Top-tier compensation package, flexible scheduling, and minimal weekend call for work-life harmony.
    • Affordable urban-suburban living with proximity to NYC (90 mins) and Philadelphia (60 mins).
    • Abundant outdoor recreation (skiing, rafting) and renowned cultural events (Musikfest, Christkindlmarkt).

    Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It

    • Clinical Visionary: Lead the development and growth of our Benign Hematology Service Line, focusing on a wide spectrum of non-malignant disorders.
    • Academic Mentor: Educate and inspire medical residents and Hematology/Oncology Fellows, shaping the future of hematology.
    • Research Catalyst: Drive clinical research and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to advancements in patient care.
    • Strategic Leader: Align service line expansion with St. Luke’s strategic goals, furthering the network’s continued growth and excellence.

    Are You the Ideal Candidate?

    • MD/DO, Board Certified/Eligible in Hematology or Hematology/Oncology.
    • Passion for Benign Hematology and a desire to build a leading program from the ground up.
    • Proven leadership potential and a collaborative spirit.
    • A commitment to teaching, research, and patient-centered care.

    About St. Lukes University Health Network

    Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the biggest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania.

    Posted February 14, 2025