Laborist
Laborist at St. Luke’s University Health Network — Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
- Company: St. Luke’s University Health Network
- Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 310000–330000 / year
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
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 an OB/GYN Laborist to join our strong dedicated team of physicians providing outstanding patient care in Allentown, PA.
About the Position:
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This position will provide laborist coverage in Allentown, PA.
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Shifts are structured as 24 hours per call with approximately 7 to 8 shifts per month (full time).
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The laborist will provide care to OB/GYN patients, provide mentorship to OB/GYN residents and medical students and participate in departmental quality and safety and research initiatives.
About the Department:
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St. Luke's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology consists of over 100 physicians and advanced practitioners spread over 40 practice locations.
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Rapidly growing obstetrical program with over 6,000 deliveries per year across 3 birthing facilities.
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New state of the art birthing centers located at St. Luke's Anderson Campus, St. Luke's Allentown Campus and St. Luke's Upper Bucks Campus.
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Repeatedly awarded "Best Place to Have a Baby" in the Lehigh Valley by the Morning Call's Readers' Choice Awards.
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Full support from a team of Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians to provide care for all OB patients (outpatient care, hospital consults, preconception counseling, genetic counseling, diabetes management, etc.).
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In house 24/7 support from neonatology at each delivering campus with Level III capabilities available at St. Luke's Anderson and Allentown and Level II capabilities at St. Luke's Upper Bucks.
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Outpatient support for patients and family members provided through St. Luke's Baby & Me Support Center - an innovative facility designed to support patients and their families with support during and after pregnancy (pre-natal classes, lactation support, post-partum behavioral health support, etc.)
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Fully accredited training programs in OB/GYN and GYN oncology.
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Ryan Program accredited residency with strong family planning program.
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Robust GYN surgical volumes spanning all sub-specialties (MIGS, UroGYN, REI, Family Planning and GYN Oncology).
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Dedicated departmental research efforts supported by St. Luke's Research Institute and Department of Research and Innovation.
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Academic appointments are available to outstanding candidates through our affiliation with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
In joining St. Luke's University Health Network you'll enjoy:
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Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
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A culture in which innovation is highly valued
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Work/life balance and flexibility
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Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
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Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, CME allowance
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Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
Contact Information Christine Figler at Christine.Figler@sluhn.org