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Heart Failure Cardiologist at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Eastern Pennsylvania
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Cardiology-Heart Failure and Transplant
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/13/23

At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), we continually go the extra mile to further our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. Each one of our 19,000 colleagues contributes to this mission and helps make all communities we serve healthier – and better – places in which to live. Our health care professionals provide amazing care every day!

At LVHN, our core values: Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence, guide our decision making and behaviors. We bring our values to life through our actions and commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace in which everyone feels like they belong and utilize their full potential. That is how each of our 19,000 colleagues create exceptional experiences in a safe and secure environment for our patients and their loved ones, and for one another.

At Lehigh Valley Health Network, you can provide community care and impact lives of your patients! Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute has the region’s largest team of board-certified heart failure specialists. We are seeking an enthusiastic BC/BE Heart Failure Cardiologist who has exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills to join our team in the beautiful Lehigh Valley.

  • LVHN has the most experienced cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in the region. LVHN consistently ranks among the best in the nation for heart attack survival.
  • Many of our heart specialists have trained at the nation’s top heart programs. Our cardiac surgeons and thoracic surgeons are all board-certified, many having served fellowships or received additional training with leading programs.
  • LVHN was the region’s first to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is recognized as a center for performing complex mitral valve repair surgery. We lead the region in the life-saving technology known as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) and have specialized programs in women’s heart health, sports cardiology, advanced heart failure technologies, peripheral vascular and venous care and rhythm disturbance care.
  • Since 2002, LVH–Cedar Crest, LVH–17th Street, LVH–Muhlenberg, LVHN–Tilghman and Home Health and Hospice Services have earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care. We’re the only Magnet-designated medical center in the region.
  • We care for patients with complex cases of heart disease that many hospitals turn away. You only find this level of clinical expertise at the country’s top medical centers.

Job Qualifications:

  • A network champion for cardiology and a passion for the clinical work
  • Must be BC/BE
  • A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

Benefits & Perks:

  • Attractive Work Schedule
  • Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package
  • Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families
  • Generous CME allowance and time
  • Top-tier retirement programs
  • Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
  • Relocation Assistance

About LVHN

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a large nonprofit health system in eastern Pennsylvania with 19,000 colleagues, over 1,300 beds across five full-service hospital campuses, 2,900 medical staff, 200 outpatient practices, and an academic environment with 25 fully accredited, free standing residency and fellowship programs. Our physicians are eligible for faculty appointment with our academic partner - the University of South Florida. LVHN has been consistently ranked among America’s Top Hospitals for over 20 years.

Lehigh Valley area:

The Lehigh Valley is a beautiful region in Eastern Pennsylvania which is located 1 hour north of Philadelphia & 1.5 hours west of New York City! This reasonable cost of living area consists of historic cities such as Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and numerous small towns. The region is home to outstanding public and private schools, ten colleges and universities, safe neighborhoods, music festivals, minor league sport teams and a strong economy! To learn more about the Lehigh Valley visit: www.discoverlehighvalley.com

Interested candidates please email CV to Amanda Gurgick, Physician & APC Recruiter, at [Register to View] or call [Register to View] .