Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The medical school opened in 2021 and can support student body of 200 students. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.
The Community:
Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement.
The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Reading Public Museum are considered among the best in the state. GoggleWorks is one of the nation's largest interactive community arts centers. And each year, the Berks Arts Council presents the largest jazz festival on the east coast. In addition, the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center bring some of the world’s top acts to Reading.
The great outdoors is right in your backyard, including the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, Blue Marsh Lake, French Creek State Park, and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. And you'll find lakes for boating, swimming, ice fishing, and skating. Reading also ranks fourth nationwide in minor-league sports markets, hosting our own minor league hockey (Reading Royals) and baseball (Reading Fightin’ Phils) teams.
Videos
Virtual Tour – Reading Hospital
Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health
Living in Berks County – From Reading Fellows (Video)
Websites:
Reading Hospital Campus Map
Facts About Reading Hospital
Berks County Living Website
Newcomers Guide to Berks County
Pennsylvania’s Americana Region
Contact Name: Kat McEwan
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 301-524-3419
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Reading Hospital is seeking 2 Rheumatologists to help develop a new practice and address the growing community need. This new Rheumatology practice will be hospital based with multi-layered support from the Department of Medicine. The new physician will be the first provider hired to support the growing community demand; more to follow. The perfect candidate must have a passion for developing and growing this new division. Hospital call will be approximately 1:6, shared with local private practice Rheumatologists. Reading Hospital is the clinical headquarters for Drexel University College of Medicine providing teaching and research opportunities for all clinical divisions.
Reading Hospital is located 60 minutes northwest of Philadelphia in the beautiful suburban community of West Reading Pennsylvania. Reading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital that provides high quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and experienced, caring medical professionals. As the nationally recognized, Magnet® designated flagship institution of Tower Health, Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, including the McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, one of the state’s busiest Emergency Departments and a Level I Trauma Center, and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades™ and has been ranked as one of the Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania by U.S. News and World Report the second year in a row.
Reading Hospital Awards and Recognition:
Healthgrades-
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America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022-2024)
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America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2017-2024)
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America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2014-2024)
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America’s 100 Best Specialty Care (2017-2024)
Newsweek-
- World's Best 100 Hospitals (2021, 2023-2024)
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One of 10 Best Value Hospitals in Pennsylvania
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Top 1 percent of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS):
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5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
US News & World Report:
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Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania (2022-2024
Verras' Medical Value Index™
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One of 10 Best Value Hospitals in Pennsylvania
The Benefits We Offer:
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Competitive compensation package
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Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
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Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
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Malpractice insurance
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Premium pay program for new providers
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Generous paid time-off allowance
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CME time and money
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Relocation assistance
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Supportive health system to advance goals
Requirements:
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MD or DO
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Candidates must be licensed/eligible to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
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Board Certified/Board Eligible in Rheumatology
