Ob/Gyn Physician - Laborist

OB/GYNFull-time

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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.

The St. Luke's Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician will provide high quality, cost effective medical care. This individual will also participate in quality, patient satisfaction, and performance improvement initiatives. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen.

Provides consultations on all patients as requested by other physicians. Rounds on assigned patients and those patients who you are requested to see in collaboration with an AP as needed. Provides cost effective, high quality care based on best practice evidence based medicine.

Makes best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines that have been approved by the medical staff. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

Provides regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients, and their families. Participates in the education of patients and their families. Participates in regular meetings of the practice group.

Remains current with Medical Records documentation and responds in a timely manner to requests for chart review and completion. Submits timely and accurate billing information. Supervises Advanced Practitioners. Attends appropriate continuing medical education so as to maintain Pennsylvania/New Jersey Licensure.

Demonstrates the ability to develop effective working relationships within the hospital and St. Luke’s University Health Network. Performs duties as assigned and required within area of specialty or service line. PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting for up to 5 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.

Standing for up to 5 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Walking for up to 3 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Fingering and handling small objects frequently. Twisting and turning of hand occasionally. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs.

Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs via wheelchair or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation.

Seeing as is relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty required. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Current or recent experience in area of specialty required.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS: MD or DO - licensed by the state licensure board within the state of practice. Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board required. OTHER: Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.

Must be eligible and maintain eligibility as a provider of Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health programs. Provider shall meet all qualifications to participate in programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

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!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites.

With annual net revenue in excess of $4 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 largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction.

It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital.

The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.

In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row.

Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award.

In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.

Northeastern PA is a beautiful, four-season region with vineyards, Yuengling Brewery, micro-breweries, skiing, trails, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. Family-friendly, the region is known for its warm, welcoming people and sense of community.

Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways.

Steeped in pre-Colonial, early American, and industrial history, Lehigh Valley is bursting with nationally-recognized events, exciting nightlife, adventurous outdoor activities, and modern and contemporary arts. The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation.

The Lehigh Valley is home to 11 colleges and universities that award more than 10,000 degrees annually and include prestigious private colleges, state universities, and two community colleges. Whatever your educational interests and needs, Lehigh Valley is a great place to learn.

Northeastern PA and the Lehigh Valley are a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. For more information please visit discovernepa.com and discoverlehighvalley.com

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide high-quality, cost-effective medical care through patient examinations, consultations, and rounding. They are also responsible for supervising advanced practitioners and participating in quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited medical school with completed residency/fellowship and hold a valid MD or DO license. Board certification or eligibility in the specialty is required, along with eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient ExaminationMedical ConsultationsPatient EducationMedical DocumentationClinical Supervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ob/Gyn Physician - Laborist at St. Luke's University Health Network a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Ob/gyn — ranked against 717 active Ob/gyn listings on WeekdayDoc.

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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