Pediatric Trauma Program Medical Director

Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: October 27, 2024

Job Description:

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
St. Luke's University Health Network, the region's largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals is seeking a BC Pediatric Surgeon to join our dedicated team of trauma physicians, pediatric surgeons and advanced practitioners. St. Luke's is starting a Level II pediatric trauma center at St. Luke's Children's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus and is searching for a Pediatric Trauma Program Medical Director to help develop this new trauma program. The candidate will be critical in the development and success of this program. The pediatric trauma program will have the full support of the Network's Adult Level I Trauma Center at St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus. Candidates must be Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery with a minimum of four years of experience in the care of the acute trauma patient and able to demonstrate outstanding clinical skills.

• Oversight of the development of new pediatric trauma program in conjunction with St. Luke's trauma team. - -
  
  • Participate in trauma strategic planning and the development of new initiatives to grow services within the department.
    
    • Participate in provider recruitment initiatives.
      
      • In collaboration with service line leadership, evaluate the department's financial performance and identify initiatives to improve.
        
        • Review and analyze quality and service metrics; develop and implement processes to improve.
          
          • Participate in Network education events and training of new providers.
            
            Please complete your application using your full legal name and -current home address. -Be sure to -include -employment history for -the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. - Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and -licenses, if applicable. -It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. -Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

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