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Lehigh Valley Children's Hospital Pediatric Surgeon Opportunity
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric-Surgery
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Long-Term Care/Facility Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/25/20
PEDIATRIC SURGERY POSITION
Lehigh Valley Children’s Hospital
Eastern Pennsylvania
The Children’s Hospital of the Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a BC/BE pediatric surgeon to join the growing Division of Pediatric Surgery. We seek a surgeon who is passionate about patient care and interested in joining a practice culture devoted to high quality and safe care.
The Children’s Hospital is the only pediatric hospital in the region with a catchment area of over 2.5 million people. It has a dedicated full time Pediatric Emergency Department, PICU, and level 4 NICU. The Network has over 7,000 live births per year and the largest Maternal Fetal Medicine practice in the State. There are 24/7 in house Pediatric Intensivists, Neonatologists, and General Surgery and Pediatric residents. Within the physician practice, there are General Pediatricians and Pediatric Specialists from Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Hematology and Oncology, Cardiology, Adolescent Medicine, Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Neonatology, Radiology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Child Abuse. There are additional Pediatric Surgical Specialists from Urology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, and Neurosurgery.
An academic appointment is available through the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, our partner in medical education. Education and training of medical students and residents is an important part of our mission. Lehigh Valley Health Network has 17 ACGME fellowship and residency training programs, including General Surgery and Pediatrics. An opportunity to explore clinical research is available and will be supported.
The Lehigh Valley Physician Group has 680 physician members and is dedicated to a healthy work-life balance, respectful collaboration, and best outcomes for our patients. As a member, you will be offered a very attractive salary and outstanding benefits.
The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. It is 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.
If you are interested, please forward your CV to Marybeth Browne, M.D., Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, attention to [Register to View] or call [Register to View] for more information. Visit our website at www.LVHN.org.