Chief, Pediatric Orthopedics — Leadership & Academic Impact

Ortho Conditioning; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentive plan

Leadership opportunities

Academic involvement and teaching

Health, dental, vision and retirement

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, seeks a Chief, Pediatric Orthopedics to lead clinical practice and drive program-level excellence within a nationally recognized health system.

The role spans Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute and Jefferson Orthopedics, with academic appointments and potential fellowship development, aligned with Jefferson University. A strong background in pediatric orthopedic leadership and fellowship training is essential.

Qualifications

• Sophisticated clinical skills, strong academic aspirations and a passion for positively impacting patient care, safety and experience.
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics.
• Experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeon preferred, but outstanding recent graduates or those matriculating from accredited fellowships will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership and Practice Building: you will be sought as a program builder to establish best processes and practices, driving clinical excellence and integration for pediatric orthopedics across our geographically-based integrated network.
• Executive Leadership and Enterprise Connectivity: you will fulfill a vital leadership role as the Division Chief of Pediatric Orthopedics at both the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute and Jefferson Orthopedics. Additionally, there will be leadership opportunities with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital.
• Academic Engagement: The Division Chief has the opportunity to engage with residents across three existing and one emerging orthopedic residency programs. Development of a pediatric orthopedic fellowship would be supported when appropriate. Academic appointments through at Thomas Jefferson University are available and encouraged for qualified candidates.

Skills

Clinical skills

Academic aspirations

Pediatric orthopedics

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible orthopedic surgeon

Fellowship in pediatric orthopedics

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, seeks a Chief, Pediatric Orthopedics to lead clinical practice and drive program-level excellence within a nationally recognized health system.

The role spans Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute and Jefferson Orthopedics, with academic appointments and potential fellowship development, aligned with Jefferson University. A strong background in pediatric orthopedic leadership and fellowship training is essential.