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 communities in eastern Pennsylvania. Each one of our 20,000 colleagues contributes to this mission and helps make all communities we serve healthier- and better- places to live. Our health care professionals provide amazing care every day.
LVHN is seeking an enthusiastic BC/BE Acute Care Surgeon who has great clinical and interpersonal skills to join our growing team in desirable Allentown PA. This full-time position incudes trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and critical care.
Program Overview:
Lehigh Valley Hospital was the first verified and accredited trauma center in Pennsylvania and is among the busiest Level I trauma programs on the east coast. Attending Surgeons in this division have an opportunity for a significant academic experience which includes overseeing an RRC-approved Surgical Critical Care Fellowship (three fellows), daily teaching of General Surgery residents and medical students as well as participating in clinical research. Faculty appointments are available through the University of South Florida, College of Medicine, LVHN’s academic partner.
Job Qualifications:
- A network champion for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
- Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery with Added Qualification in Surgical Critical Care
- A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
- Must be current as an ATLS Instructor
Benefits & Perks:
As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career.
- Starting Bonus
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- Relocation (if applicable)
Current Residents and Fellows are encouraged to inquire.
Our locations are not designated by the federal government as an underserved region and therefore, we are not eligible to sponsor a J1 visa.
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.