Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician at Jefferson Health

MyStethi, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician to join Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital in Allentown, PA. The role supports multidisciplinary pediatric care within an expanding DBP program and hospital-wide initiatives to advance care quality.

The position offers full-time employment with a focus on clinical excellence, teaching, and leadership within a nationally recognized health system.

Job description

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Employment: Full-Time

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:

Shape the Future of Developmental Pediatrics with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital

Join the region's first and most trusted children's hospital, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, and become part of a nationally recognized team delivering innovative, high-acuity acre with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, the primary site for pediatric specialties in eastern Pennsylvania, we offer a robust pediatric primary care network, a full range of pediatric subspecialties, and a well-established Pediatric Residency Program with eight residents per class. Physicians here are encouraged to take on leadership roles, develop quality improvement (QI) initiatives, and help shape the future of pediatric care in our region.

Comprehensive Pediatric Services and DBP Support:

Ambulatory & Specialty Care: Children's Cancer and Infusion Center and Children's Surgery Center, both located within the Hecht Family Children's Specialty Center.

Inpatient Services:

• 40-bed Level IV NICU with 24/7 neonatal coverage across three regional NICUs.
• Newly renovated 12-bed PICU staffed around the clock by in-house pediatric intensivists and critical care nurses.
• Expanded Children's ER (2021), now the largest outside of Philadelphia, with over 25,000 visits annually.
• Pediatric certified burn center and Level II pediatric trauma program.
• Emergency access via MedEvac ground and air transport.

Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) Support:

• Dedicated team including pediatric neuropsychologists and habilitation therapists supporting needs such as toileting