Physician Positions at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA

Division of General Internal Medicine


Chair of Medicine
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (LVHN) seeks a future-oriented, collaborative physician executive for one of our top leadership positions. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, the recipient of the Leonard Parker Pool Endowed Chair in Medicine will lead a department of over 400 physicians in 16 Divisions within Medicine, and be integrally engaged in the overall management of the network. This is a superb opportunity for a physician with substantive medical leadership experience to combine interests in program development, mentorship, quality improvement, scholarly endeavors and clinical practice. Our network is a fiscally-strong, high-performing, nationally recognized healthcare organization, which includes our premier academic community hospital located on three campuses with over 950 beds, 47,500 inpatient admissions per year, 129,000 emergency room visits per year, and employing nearly 400 of the 1200-member medical staff. LVHN offers 18 residency and fellowship programs, (including internal medicine and transitional medicine residencies and cardiology fellowship). LVHN is a major teaching campus of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine at Hershey, from which our new Chair will receive an academic appointment. Over 700 medical students rotate through LVHN each year from Penn State and other surrounding medical schools.

Contact Information: Located in the heart of a prosperous region of eastern Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley has over 750,000 people and numerous educational, cultural and recreational offerings. We are conveniently located near two major cities, Philadelphia is 1 hour south and New York City is 1.5 hours east. Interested physicians, confidentially email cover letter and CV to Michael Kaufmann, MD, Chair, Search Committee, c/o Tammy.Jamison@LVH.com, or call (610) 969-0212.


Internist - Centro de Salud
Centro de Salud LatinoAmericano Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (www.LVH.org) in Allentown, PA seeks third experienced BC General Internist to join growing dynamic practice of two physicians and a physician assistant serving the health care needs of our Latino population. Successful candidate will be an innovative, bi-lingual/bi-cultural physician with a sincere interest in providing care for underserved communities. Experience/interest in chronic disease management, medical home model, community outreach, and health disparities research desired. Opportunity for clinical research, teaching and QI. Join GIM Faculty at the assistant/associate professor level. LVH is a major teaching affiliate of Penn State College of Medicine and is located 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours west of NYC.

Contact Information: For more information, please call 610-969-0216 or email CV to Debra.Perna@LVH.com No J-1, O-1 or H1-B visas please.


Division of Geriatrics


Geriatrician
SEEKING 6TH GERIATRICIAN We are seeking a 6th BC/BE geriatrician to join a growing group in southeastern Pennsylvania. The group of 5 geriatricians and one nurse practitioner serve Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (LVHHN). The position responsibilities include ambulatory patient care, in-patient consultations, comprehensive geriatric assessments, nursing facility care, medical student and resident teaching and an opportunity to conduct clinical research. Research experience is an advantage but not required. An adjunct faculty appointment with Penn State College of Medicine may be available for suitably qualified candidates. We are offering a competitive salary, paid medical malpractice, and paid health benefits for self and family. Our Division of Geriatrics is well-supported by the hospital and has been ranked nationally in the 2007 and 2008 U.S. News & World Report guide to “America’s Best Hospitals”. The hospital’s Center for Healthy Aging, conveniently located on the Ground floor of the network’s 17th and Chew Street campus, is easily accessible to patients. It offers physician offices with an outpatient assessment program, a patient library, and conference rooms for educational programs from LVHHN and community agencies such as AARP and the Area Agency on Aging. Our geriatricians see patients at the Center, in the hospital’s transitional skilled unit located in the same building, in several local nursing facilities, and at our Cedar Crest Campus. LVHHN (www.lvh.org) is a premier academic community hospital comprising three clinical campuses—totaling 1000 beds. The hospital has 17 residency and fellowship programs and plans to start a geriatric fellowship. We are located 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 80 miles west of NYC in a growing suburban area with ten colleges and universities, numerous cultural and recreational activities, good suburban public schools, safe neighborhoods, and a reasonable housing market.

Contact Information: If this position interests you, call 610-969-0216 Please e-mail your CV to: Catherine Glew, M.D., Chief, Division of Geriatrics, Lehigh Valley Hospital c/o Debra.Perna@LVH.com

Division of Infectious Diseases


Infectious Disease Physicians
SEEKING INFECTIOUS DISEASE PHYSICIAN – We are the premier ID group at 1,000-bed Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH). Our group consists of 9 physicians and 5 physician assistants. We strive to provide highest quality patient care, we take time to teach students and residents and we make time to participate in clinical research. We respect and support each other. Our new associate will enjoy professional camaraderie, share equally in a great call schedule, work for only one hospital and see varied, interesting cases. If this sounds like the environment you are looking for, please call us at 610-969-0213. LVH is located in 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of NYC in a beautiful area of southeastern Pennsylvania with affordable housing and great public schools.

Contact Information: Submit CVs to Pamela.Adams@LVH.com and please visit our website at www.lvh.org

Family Medicine jobs


Family Medicine Physician - Valley Family Med. Ctr.
COME JOIN US AS WE LAUNCH OUR NEW PRACTICE! With the merger of two well-established family medicine practices, Valley Family Medical Center is looking to add a BC/BE family medicine physician to join their growing practice. A member of Lehigh Valley Physician Group, the multi-specialty physician practice of Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, the group comprises five physicians who are passionate about patient care. Enjoy working with a compassionate staff in a friendly environment. The practice is located in the quaint town of Emmaus, which has recently been recognized in Money Magazine as one of the top 100 places to live in the U.S. Lehigh Valley Hospital is an award-winning, premier academic community hospital with 18 residency and fellowship programs, including Family Medicine. We are a major teaching campus of Penn State/Hershey. Enjoy a call schedule of 1:5, an attractive compensation and benefits package, including fully-paid medical insurance, and paid medical malpractice. The Lehigh Valley is a beautiful suburban area with a population of over 750,000 people. The area has excellent schools, 10 colleges and universities, a moderate cost of living and diverse cultural and recreational offerings. We are conveniently located 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours west of New York City.

Contact Information: Interested physicians should e-mail a CV to Madalyn Schaefgen, MD, c/o Beth.Martin@LVH.com or call (610) 969-0207 for more information. No visas please.

Division of Emergency Medicine


Emergency Medicine
JOIN ONE OF FORTUNE MAGAZINE’S BEST PLACES TO WORK IN THE U.S.! Lehigh Valley Hospital’s Emergency Medicine Department—now managing 5 sites in Pennsylvania—has grown. Our 50+ salaried Emergency Medicine physicians and 15 PAs and NPs enjoy a collegial atmosphere and evaluate over 199,000 patients annually. Candidates must be clinically excellent, patient focused, BC/BE and EM Residency trained. We have a paperless ED, the largest Level I Trauma program in PA with Primary Angioplasty and Stroke Alert and MI Alert Program, an 18-bed Burn Center and an Emergency Medicine Residency along with 13 additional accredited programs. LVH is listed in U.S. News & World Report for the 13th consecutive year as one of our nation’s best hospitals. Our organization is physician-led, financially strong, and the winner of many quality awards including MAGNET status in nursing. We offer a competitive salary, wonderful work environment with excellent physician and mid-level coverage, and robust benefits including family healthcare with no employee contribution, 3 forms of retirement, medical liability coverage, 6 weeks of PTO plus 1 week of CME with $3,200 annually plus ACEP/ACOEP boards paid, + more. Opportunity for teaching, research, and career advancement. Our ED locations are in the Lehigh Valley and in Hazleton, PA. Both locations are within 1-1/2 hrs. to NYC and 1-2 hours to Philadelphia. Our members find a healthy lifestyle and moderate to low cost of living, excellent suburban public schools, and pleasant neighborhoods. Live within minutes of your workplace!

Contact Information: To learn more, e-mail CV to Richard MacKenzie,MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine, LVH, at debra.perna@LVH.com Phone (610) 969-0216.

Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology


Cardiac Anesthesiologist
Private practice group of 26 anesthesiologists is seeking an additional BC/BE cardiac anesthesiologists. Group handles 45,000 cases annually with exclusive contract at 800-bed Lehigh Valley Hospital, an award-winning network with region’s only Level I Trauma Center and third-largest cardiac program in state. Hospital is also a regional referral center for burns, oncology, and orthopedics. Offering competitive salary and outstanding benefits including medical, Rx, life/disability coverage, 401k plus match, profit sharing and CME dollars! Two year partnership track for fellowship training and paid medical malpractice. Practice located 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours west of NYC in the fast-growing area known as the Lehigh Valley.

Contact Information: For more information, please call 610-969-0213. Email CVs to Pamela.Adams@LVH.com

Division of General Surgery


Surgical Oncologist
Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH), a premier academic community hospital located in southeastern Pennsylvania, has an immediate opening for a staff surgical oncologist to join a network owned practice. Interest in a broad range of surgical oncology procedures is welcome, particularly in the areas of upper GI, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and soft tissue sarcoma surgery. The successful candidate will join four surgical oncologists with expertise in a variety of innovative techniques, such as laparoscopic liver surgery and regional chemotherapy. In addition to clinical activities, physicians participate in the education of medical students and residents and are encouraged to participate in clinical and translational research. The hospital’s cancer program is the fourth busiest in the state and a founding member of the Penn State Cancer Institute which is seeking NCI designation. As a major clinical campus of Penn State/Hershey, our physicians are eligible for academic appointment. LVH is located sixty minutes north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of NYC in a beautiful suburban area with good schools and safe neighborhoods.

Contact Information: Send CVs to Thomas Whalen, MD, Chair of Surgery, c/o Pamela.Adams@LVH.com or call 610-969-0213 for more information.

Division of Ophthalmology


Ophthalmologist
Lehigh Valley Hospital is a 1,000 bed tertiary care facility located 60 minutes north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes west of NYC. We’re big and we’re strong! Now one of the largest hospitals in PA, one of the best hospitals in U.S. News and World Report for the last thirteen years and recently listed in FORTUNE Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for in the United States! We have an immediate opening for a BC/BE ophthalmologist to join a network owned practice with optical suite. A generalist is preferred but all candidates will be given serious consideration. Call is 1:4; opportunities to teach and conduct clinical research; eligibility for faculty appointment at Penn State Hershey – the hospital’s academic affiliate.

Contact Information: If interested in this salaried position, please submit CV to Pamela.Adams@LVH.com or call 610-969-0213 for more information.

Division of Orthopedic Surgery


Hand Surgeon
PRIVATE PRACTICE SEEKING HAND SURGEON Orthopaedic Associates of Bethlehem (OAB) is one of the premier specialty practices in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. The group consists of 6 general orthopaedic surgeons, 1 podiatrist and 1 pain management physician. We are seeking a BC/BE orthopaedic surgeon with added qualifications in hand surgery. Successful candidate will be the lead hand surgeon within the group plus he/she will have the opportunity to do general orthopaedic cases. This is primarily a clinical position with academic appointment and some exposure to medical students on surgical rotation. OAB serves three area hospitals with state-of-the-art operating rooms and surgical resources including robotics. The group is seeking a long-term partner and is offering a two year partnership track. MALPRACTICE IS NOT ONEROUS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY which is located one hour north of Philadelphia and ninety minutes west of NYC. It is a lush, suburban area with a population of over 600,000, great public and private schools, 10 colleges and universities, recreational activities that include the Philadelphia Eagles training camp, a minor league baseball stadium, an Olympic cycling arena, a nationally recognized Musikfest plus golf, skiing, hiking, etc. The affordable housing market has recently been mentioned as one of the most stable in the country.

Contact Information: If you would like to know more about OAB and the community, please call 610-969-0213. Submit CVs to Pamela.Adams@LVH.com

Division of Trauma-Surgical Critical Care


Trauma Surgeon
We are seeking a BC/BE surgeon with added qualifications in trauma/surgical critical care and an interest in general surgery to join our salaried group of nine full-time trauma surgeons and eight physician assistants. The surgeons and mid-level providers manage a 14-bed trauma/neuro unit, 28-bed trauma step down unit and a 15-bed surgical intensive care unit. The practice also has a significant academic component which includes ongoing clinical and basic science research as well as daily teaching of surgical residents, medical students and a surgical critical care fellow. Lehigh Valley Hospital is a 980-bed teaching hospital with the first designated Level I trauma program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is one of the busiest trauma centers in Pennsylvania with 4,500 annual trauma admissions, added qualifications in pediatric trauma and an RRC-approved Surgical Critical Care Fellowship. The hospital has five air ambulances, two trauma resuscitation bays and a dedicated trauma operating room serving an eight county area with an estimated population of over two million. An integral part of the surgical department is the regional burn center which doubled in size this year to a total of 18 beds, staffed with three full-time burn surgeons.

Contact Information: If you would like more information about this position, please call Pam Adams, LVH physician recruiter, at (610) 969-0213. Submit CVs to Michael D. Pasquale, M.D., Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, Department of Surgery, c/o Pamela.Adams@LVH.com


General Pediatrician
Team of five physicians and two NPs seeks another passionate general pediatrician to work full-time in a well-established, growing private practice in the beautiful Lehigh Valley area of PA. Position is 90% outpatient-based across two nearby offices that offer established EMR and nurse triage system that limits after-hours calls. Admit patients to your choice of two local institutions and enjoy access to solid network of pediatric sub specialists. Take advantage of competitive salary and robust benefits plan that includes four weeks vacation, CME allowance, health insurance for self and family, profit-sharing plan, malpractice coverage and opportunity for partnership. The beautiful Lehigh Valley has a moderate cost of living, 10 colleges and universities, safe neighborhoods, excellent suburban public schools and numerous cultural and recreational opportunities. And we’re close to two great cities – Philadelphia is 60 miles south and NYC is 80 miles east.

Contact Information: Email CV and cover letter to Beth.Martin@LVH.com. Phone 610.969.0207.

Division of Pediatric Subspecialties


Adolescent Medicine Physician
Award-winning Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (www.LVH.org) seeks a BC/BE fellowship-trained adolescent medicine specialist to join area’s only established program. Position is outpatient-based with limited hospital consults. Provide clinical care to diverse population with opportunity for teaching, clinical research and involvement with community initiatives. Take advantage of strong institutional support, multi-disciplinary approach and experienced staff. LVH has an outstanding reputation for quality, safety, clinical innovation, financial stability and is consistently cited as a top performer. The Lehigh Valley area has excellent schools, 10 colleges and universities, low crime rate, diverse economic base and an abundance of recreational and cultural offerings. Enjoy easy access to Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, DC, the shores of New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware in addition to the year round offerings of the Pocono Mountains Resort area.

Contact Information: If interested, please email CV to Beth.Martin@LVH.com or call 610.969.0207. No visas please.


New Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurology
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (www.LVH.org), a premier academic community hospital located in eastern PA, seeks an outstanding BC/BE physician leader to fill a new role - The William H. Grube Jr. and Phyllis Esterly Grube Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurology. Join two other full-time pediatric neurologists in an established program and participate in the network’s institutionally-supported clinical research activities and medical education programs. Take advantage of the ability to develop your own clinical area of interest, a mature adult neurosciences program and a nurse triage system that limits after-hours clinical contacts. LVH is a clinically integrated system which provides the region’s most comprehensive care for children including a Level III NICU with 24/7 in-house coverage by neonatology attending physicians, a pediatric inpatient unit and PICU both staffed 24/7 in-house by eight fellowship-trained pediatric hospitalists and intensivists along with a primary care program for children with special needs LVH has an outstanding reputation for quality, safety, clinical innovation and financial stability and is consistently cited as a top performer. It is located in a beautiful suburban area with excellent schools, 10 colleges and universities, low crime rate, diverse economic base and an abundance of recreational and cultural offerings. Enjoy easy access to Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, DC, the shores of New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware in addition to the year round offerings of the Pocono Mountains Resort area.

Contact Information: If you are interested in learning more about this position, please email your CV to John Van Brakle, M.D., Chair of Pediatrics c/o Tammy.Jamison@LVH.com or call 610.969.0212.


Pediatric Cardiologist
NON-INVASIVE PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST FOR PRIVATE PRACTICE LEHIGH VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA Enjoy a good work/life balance! Growing, well-established group of 3 non-invasive Pediatric Cardiologists seeking 4th BC/BE Pediatric Cardiologist. The group is affiliated with 9 hospitals and values patient time. Enjoy an opportunity to teach and work in a team environment. Benefits include competitive salary with profit-sharing and a schedule for partnership, health insurance, paid malpractice insurance, generous vacation and CME, etc. Office located in Allentown, PA—60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of NYC. The community offers excellent public schools, ten colleges and universities, numerous cultural and recreational activities and reasonable housing.

Contact Information: Send CVs to Beth.Martin@LVH.com. For more information, phone 610-969-0207.


Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
The Department of Pediatrics at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (www.LVH.org), affiliated with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is seeking a third full-time BC/BE pediatric hematologist / oncologist. 988-bed LVH is an award-winning, premier academic community hospital recently named a member of the Children’s Oncology Group. Take advantage of strong institutional support, a large referral base and an experienced, multi-disciplinary staff. Group manages 60+ sickle cell patients and is adding 40+ new oncology patients each year. Enjoy opportunity for teaching, academic activities and faculty appointment at the University of Pennsylvania. Patients admitted to LVH are covered 24/7 by an in-house team of pediatric hospitalists and intensivists. LVH is located in a beautiful suburban area with excellent schools, ten colleges and universities, low crime rate, diverse economic base and an abundance of cultural and recreational offerings. Enjoy easy access to Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, DC, the shores of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland in addition to the year-round offerings of the Pocono Mountain Resort area.

Contact Information: Please email CV to John VanBrakle, MD, Chair of Pediatrics, c/o Tammy.Jamison@LVH.com or call 610.969.0212.

Division of Gynecologic Oncology


Gynecologic Oncologist
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY POSITION - GROUP PRACTICE - PENNSYLVANIA Seeking a BC/BE gyn oncologist to join an established practice with two well-trained, collegial gynecologic oncologists. Combine interests in patient care, medical student and resident education, and clinical research through GOG. Receive an attractive compensation package with excellent benefits and be eligible for an academic appointment at our affiliate, Pennsylvania State University. Have access to a large referral network and coordinated cancer services through our Comprehensive Cancer Center. The OB/GYN Department has strong physician leadership, over 30 generalists, subspecialists in gyn onc, REI, MFM and urogynecology, and an excellent residency program with 16 residents. Lehigh Valley Hospital has over 800 beds on 3 campuses in the contiguous cities of Allentown and Bethlehem, and has been nationally recognized for quality and clinical innovation. The Lehigh Valley area is conveniently located 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours west of New York City; and has strong school systems, 10 colleges and universities and a diverse array of cultural and recreational offerings.

Contact Information: Email CV to Richard Boulay, MD, Chief of Gyn Oncology, c/o Tammy.Jamison@LVH.com, or call (610) 969-0212 for more information.

Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine


Maternal Fetal Medicine Positions
The regional perinatal center at Lehigh Valley Hospital is expanding, and we are seeking additional MFM subspecialists: Practice evidence-based medicine with a collegial, well-trained group Join an academic medical center that is dedicated to outstanding patient care, clinical research and education Teach residents within our well-established OB/GYN residency program that has five residents per year Provide comprehensive care - prenatal diagnosis, fetal therapies, CVS, PUBS and deliveries Receive an academic appointment at Pennsylvania State University and support for grants and research Work with a great staff - NPs experienced in MFM, 5 experienced ultrasound techs, exceptional ancillary staff Have access to great equipment - 5 Phillips iu22s with 3D/4D technology Participate in a unique schedule that preserves quality of life Lehigh Valley Hospital is a superbly run, high-performing community hospital comprising over 950 beds that strongly supports scholarly activities, and that demonstrates consistent financial stability. There is a Level III NICU, 10-bed perinatal unit and 10 LDRs through which we register approximately 3,600 deliveries. The hospital is located in eastern PAs Lehigh Valley, a vibrant suburban area with three mid-sized cities, great schools, numerous colleges, a moderate cost of living and a population of over 750,000 only 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours west of New York City.

Contact Information: Email CV to John Smulian, MD, Chief of MFM, c/o Tammy.Jamison@LVH.com or call (610)969-0212 for more information.

Division of Neurology


Neurologist
•High caliber interdisciplinary group practice with 14 neurologists •Very competitive compensation •5 weeks vacation + 1 week paid CME •Call 1:6 •Paid malpractice and health insurance •Opportunity for subspecialty program development •Distinguished clinical neuroscience research division •Neuro Pathology •Anticipated Neuro Residency 2009 •Academic appointments available with Penn State-Hershey •Excellent support from neurosurgery, neuroradiology and intensivists •Primary Stroke Center certification •Beautiful suburban location yet close proximity to NYC and Philadelphia •U.S. News & World Report “Americas Best Hospitals” recognition 13 years in a row

Contact Information: For more information, please call John Castaldo, MD, at 610-969-0216 or e-mail CV to Debra.Perna@lvh.com


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