Hospice Medical Director at St. Luke's University Health Network

Bethlehem, PA 18015

About the Job

St. Lukes University Health Network, the regions largest, most established health system and a Truven Top 100 Hospital is seeking an experienced and collaborative Hospice Medical Director to oversee St. Lukes Hospice, and serve as Medical Director for the agencys Home Health program.

The Hospice Medical Director will oversee a growing and dynamic home hospice program in addition to oversight of our free-standing 14-bed in-patient hospice facility on Black River Road in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. (The St. Lukes Brian D. Perin Hospice House). This position requires clinical and administrative responsibilities.

This position will play a key role in advancing the mission, operations, and services of the Visiting Nurse Association of St. Lukes Home Health/ Hospice, Inc. (DBA- St. Lukes Hospice) / (DBA- St. Lukes Home Health). Our multi-disciplinary team consists of 3 Board-Certified Hospice & Palliative Care physicians, 1 Nurse Practitioner, Social Workers, Registered Nurses, Chaplains, Hospice Aides, Volunteers and 2 ACGME Fellows per year.

Department Highlights:

We are expanding the home-based Hospice program and are active within the VNA Home Health program in coordinating novel and highly successful palliative based programs for advanced Heart Failure and COPD
St. Lukes Hospice is involved in teaching at many levels throughout the network and within the community
14 inpatient bed free-standing hospice facility

St. Lukes Hospice is passionate and dedicated to the growth of hospice services in the communities we serve. Our hospice works in tandem with the St. Lukes University Health Networks Palliative Care Department and to demonstrate exemplary and compassionate clinical skills and embrace a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach to end-of-life care.

Qualifications

Candidates must be Board-Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and be able to demonstrate clinical, administrative and educational leadership. Candidates should have an aptitude for mentoring and staff development. In addition, candidates must have:

A minimum of five years of clinical experience in Hospice/Palliative Care
Two years in a leadership role
PA State medical license (at the time of employment)

In joining St. Lukes University Health Network, you will enjoy:

The opportunity to lead a progressive, well-trained team of Hospice professionals and physicians
Work in an academic environment with faculty appointment to Temple University School of Medicine
Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
A culture in which innovation is highly valued
Exceptional compensation package with relocation assistance
Rich benefits package including malpractice, health insurance, CME allowance, and retirement benefits

Job summary

About this company

St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey. The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes: More than 80 owned physician-practice sites 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians Various outpatient testing and service facilitiesHome health Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh CountyOther related organizations57,500+ annual admissions195,000 annual emergency room visits1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)8,600+ employeesMore than 1,350 volunteers Areas of exceptional medical expertise include: Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport servicesOncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spineCardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders CenterOrthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teamsRadiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of RadiologyBariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community: Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization. Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated. Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization. Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner. Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve. Teamwork - We work together to improve quality. The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network 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.