Director of Benign Hematology Service Line

St. Lukes University Health Network
Where Leadership, Innovation, and Collaboration Converge to Define the Future of Healthcare

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 its an unprecedented opportunity to drive transformative care, research, and education within a nationally recognized, patient-centered academic network.

Imagine

• Building Your Vision: Direct and lead a brand-new, dedicated outpatient Benign Hematology program, crafting its strategic direction and clinical excellence from the ground up.
• Impacting Lives: Deliver compassionate, comprehensive care for a diverse patient population with non-malignant blood disorders, supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
• Shaping Future Clinicians: Inspire the next generation as faculty at Temple/St. Lukes School of Medicine (the Lehigh Valleys only 4-year medical school), mentoring residents and fellows in our ACGME-accredited Hematology/Oncology program.
• Pioneering Innovation: Engage in cutting-edge clinical research within our NCI-Recognized Clinical Trials Program and collaborate on precision medicine initiatives, leaving your mark on the field.

Why St. Lukes is Your Ideal Launchpad

1. Unparalleled Leadership Opportunity
   • 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 womens health.
   • Grand View Health partnership finalizing mid-2025 to expand trauma and specialty services in Bucks/Montgomery counties.
• 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:
2. Academic Powerhouse
• Faculty appointment at Assistant/Associate Professor level within Temple/St. Lukes School of Medicine.
• Over 52 accredited GME programs and 500+ residents/fellows, offering ample teaching, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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. Lukes strategic goals, furthering the networks 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.

Compensation & Benefits Designed for Your Success

• Competitive Base Salary: $325k $495k+ (commensurate with experience)
• Significant Signing Bonus & Relocation Assistance
• Productivity Incentives tied to clinical excellence
• $5,000 CME Allowance + 5 Days Conference Time
• Comprehensive Insurance & Generous Retirement Plans
• Flexible Scheduling & Minimal Weekend Call for a true work-life balance

Founded in 1872, St. Lukes 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 $3.5 billion, the Networks 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. Lukes hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Lukes Childrens Hospital.

SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicares five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek Worlds Best Hospital. The Networks flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Lukes was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.

St. Lukes has been named the Top Workplace in the large employer category by the Morning Call. This is the second year in a row that St. Lukes has been recognized as a Top Workplace. In addition, St. Lukes has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region and in New Jersey. St. Lukes is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be designated a Top Workplace in 2024.

In 2024, St. Luke's was named one of the Nation's Best Employers for New Grads, a top 10 ranked employer in Pennsylvania and the #1 ranked health care employer in the state by Forbes Magazine.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANDIDATES: COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT

As a leading healthcare provider, St. Lukes 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. Lukes 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.

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