Chief of Transplant Anesthesiology

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; United States; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Forgivable recruitment loan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Student loan support

Malpractice insurance

Continuing education reimbursement

Relocation services

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a physician leader to oversee anesthesiology for solid organ transplant and vascular surgery. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team and contributing to a robust academic environment.

Candidates must have passion for clinical work, be board eligible or board certified in Anesthesiology, and have a valid Pennsylvania medical license. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits such as a forgivable recruitment loan and student loan

Qualifications

• Must be board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• A valid Pennsylvania medical license or ability to obtain one is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead anesthesiology services for organ transplant and vascular surgery.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical research opportunities.

Skills

Clinical work passion

Leadership

Collaboration

Patient care safety

Board certification

Education

Medical degree

Board certification in Anesthesiology

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Specialty: Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health, is seeking a physician leader to oversee our growing anesthesiology services for solid organ transplant and vascular surgery. We currently perform more than 40 liver and 150 kidney transplants per year, including a robust living-related donor program using advanced robotic surgical platforms, and a vascular surgery service employing advanced open and endovascular repair techniques. The successful candidate will meet the criteria of the American Society of Anesthesiologists to be our Director of Liver Transplant Anesthesia and lead our team in collaboration with our medical and surgical colleagues at our Level I Trauma Center to continue growing and supporting our Liver Transplant Program. We know that an engaged team starts with strong physician and clinical leadership. Our leaders include board-certified physicians who bring years of clinical and operational knowledge, along with demonstrated success in building and managing a large regional anesthesiology practice. Our physicians are valued and invested in the care they provide for our patients. We invite you to join our culture of high-quality, integrated, team-based care with an emphasis on professional satisfaction, collaboration and physician well-being. In the Lehigh Valley region, we have more than 70 anesthesiologists, 150 CRNAs and resident trainees with a variety of clinical interests and expertise. Our practice is committed to a scholarly mission and outstanding education for the future of our specialty and healthcare.

Position Overview

Lead the Lehigh Valley program for anesthesiology services in solid organ transplant and vascular surgery. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team supported by 24/7 coverage. Enjoy flexibility with customizable operating room (OR) clinical responsibilities or an OR/ICU split for candidates with critical care medicine training. Contribute to a robust academic environment, including our anesthesiology residency program and 17 ACGME-accredited training programs. Participate in and pursue supported clinical research opportunities.

Job Qualifications

• Passion for clinical work to positively impact patient care, safety and experience.
• Must be board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, with credentials meeting the American Society of Anesthesiologists' criteria for director of liver transplant anesthesia.
• A valid Pennsylvania medical license or ability to obtain one.

Benefits

• Compensation at or above the 75th percentile
• Up to $150,000 forgivable recruitment loan
• Health, dental and vision insurance, plus a 403(b)-retirement savings plan
• Student loan support: Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer
• Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and others paid in full
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education and technology
• Relocation services (if applicable)

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.

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Department: 1012-28106 1012-28106 LVPG-L Anesthesia - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.