Pediatric Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology

At Jefferson Health, we know that an engaged team starts with strong physician and clinical leadership. Our leaders include board-certified physicians who bring years of clinical and operational knowledge along with demonstrated success in building and managing a large regional anesthesia practice. Our physicians are valued and invested in the care that they provide for our patients, including our youngest patients.

We are inviting board-certified or board-eligible pediatric anesthesiologists with exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills to join Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) Anesthesiology, part of Jefferson Health. In the Lehigh Valley, we have more than 70 anesthesiologists, 150 CRNAs and several resident trainees with a variety of clinical interests and expertise.

Position Overview:

• By joining the Pediatric Anesthesiology Division within LVPG’s Department of Anesthesiology, you will be closely partnered with the clinicians and staff of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital at Cedar Crest for pediatric anesthesiology service needs, including patients from our high-acuity NICU and PICU.
• A mixed practice encompassing a roughly even split between pediatric cases and adult generalist/obstetric cases in our main operating rooms, labor and delivery suite, and non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) environment creates welcome and stimulating challenges to keep sharp the full breadth of anesthesiology skills and knowledge.
• Enjoy time in our crown jewel, a separately licensed but on-site ambulatory Children’s Surgical Center for patients aged 6 months through 18 years.
• Enjoy flexibility with the structuring of work hours, shifts, call, and time-off.
• Contribute to a robust academic environment, including 17 ACGME-accredited training programs and an anesthesiology residency.
• Participate in and pursue supported clinical research and quality improvement opportunities.

Job Qualifications:

• Passion for clinical work to positively impact patient care, safety and experience.
• Must be American Board of Anesthesiology board-certified or board-eligible in both Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology.
• A valid Pennsylvania medical license or ability to obtain one is required.

Benefits & Perks:

• Highly competitive salary at or above the 75th percentile
• Up to $75,000 forgivable recruitment loan
• Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings
• Student loan support: Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer
• Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and other practice expenses paid in full
• Ample reimbursement for additional continuing medical education activities and technology
• Relocation services (if applicable)

Intro to the Lehigh Valley:
The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, located in the heart of eastern Pennsylvania; 60 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City. The area has outstanding public and private school systems, several Colleges and Universities and an abundance of cultural and recreational offerings including minor league baseball, soccer and hockey. To learn more about Lehigh Valley visit: www.discoverlehighvalley.com

About Jefferson:

Jefferson is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. More than 65,000 people strong, Jefferson is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 33 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans, through Health Partners Plans, Inc., is a not-for-profit managed health care organization offering a broad range of health coverage options to more than 370,000 members for more than 40 years.

Interested candidates please email Amanda Gurgick, Clinician Recruiter at [Register to View] or call [Register to View] .

Individuals are required to adhere to all Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health, vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to preemployment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.

LVHN is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, LVHN will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.