Foot and Ankle Division Chief

Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute

The Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute (LVOI) seeks an outstanding leader in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery to serve as our Division Chief. The LVOI is one of the country’s largest and busiest Musculoskeletal care centers; our nearly 200 providers perform over 27,000 Orthopedic procedures annually. Our Institute has been recognized by US News & World Report as #27 in the Nation.

In partnership with the Physician-in-Chief (to whom the successful candidate would report) and the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the roles and responsibilities of the Foot & Ankle Division Chief would include, but not be limited to:
1) Oversee clinical operations for all Foot & Ankle Surgery at all locations
2) Manage day-to-day activities of the Division and it’s Section of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

3) Mentor Division members, promote educational programs and encourage scientific inquiry
4) Work with the Physician-in-Chief and Executive Leadership Council to direct the strategy and vision for LVOI by contributing insights from the Foot & Ankle Division, as well as adhere to and uphold the LVOI’s Citizenship commitments

5) Plan and manage the clinical expansion of the Foot & Ankle Division through strategic recruitment and retention of talent
6) Work collaboratively with leadership across all divisions at in LVOI and across the Network

7) Prepare to take a Division-level, Department Level or Program level leadership position in the event that LVOI starts an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Residency or Foot & Ankle Fellowship

The successful candidate will be supported to develop their clinical practice, as well as be assigned an administrative dyad partner to assist with leadership responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in scholarly activity in their specialty, as well as promote the collection and application of Institute-wide quality and outcome measures.

The position may be executed at one or more of the multiple points of care throughout our large geographic footprint. Consideration will be given to the successful candidate’s preferences regarding location of practice.

The following requirements are considered conditions of employment:

• A valid Pennsylvania medical license
• MD or DO degree from an accredited degree-granting institution
• Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Residency program
• Completion of a year-long Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship
• Board certification/eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery

Salary & Benefits: A generous compensation and benefits package commensurate with level of experience will be developed for the successful candidate

Application requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. Board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Malpractice History
• Statement of Commitment/Contributions to Diversity
• Professional References: Three (3) required (contact information only)
• Send Application to Thomas Graham, MD, Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, Physician-In-Chief, [Register to View] or Amanda Gurgick, LVOI Physician Recruiter, [Register to View]

Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state, and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network 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.