Job Location : Orwigsburg,PA, USA
Geisinger St. Luke's is seeking BC/BE Family Medicine physicians to help build and shape our Primary Care services in the Schuylkill County region! We are interested in providers who are excited by growth and new opportunities. Join our team and help us build a new practice located in an ideal place to live and work.
Established in 2019, Geisinger and St. Luke's formed partnership to co-build and co-own the first hospital in Schuylkill County in over 90 years! Geisinger St. Luke's is the first joint venture of its kind in Pennsylvania history. Physicians from both organizations help to support and provide coverage at the Geisinger St. Luke's hospital.
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About St. Luke's University Health Network
Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 16,000 employees providing services at 12 hospitals and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue greater than $2 billion, the Network's service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.
Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHN's information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information. St. Luke's is also recognized as one of the state's lowest cost providers.
About Schuylkill County – We're closer than you think!
Schuylkill County is a popular destination which offers dining, shopping, and outdoor focused activities for those looking to get out and enjoy and explore! This community features – Three State Parks, Seven Campgrounds, the Appalachian Trail, the Little Schuylkill River, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. The hospital is within a 30-minute drive of most areas in Schuylkill County in Northeastern Pennsylvania. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy arts and entertainment in Schuylkill County including local breweries and wineries that are open for tours and tastings.
The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation and is just a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Outstanding education systems are available where you'll find award winning public and private schools, and prestigious private colleges, state universities and community colleges. Choose from a variety of charming houses as you make this welcoming and warm community your new home.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANDIDATES: COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT
As a leading healthcare provider, St. Luke's University Health Network is committed to protecting our employees, patients and community. As we continue to provide quality care to our patients, we are taking important next steps to prevent undue harm to our employees & ensure our patients have a safe environment for medical care and treatment. Effective immediately, St. Luke's is requiring all new hires, along with our current employees, to be fully vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be reviewed as per our policy and guidelines.