General Pediatrician

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Bonus

Educational Stipends

Malpractice Insurance

CME Time

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) in Hazleton is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatrician to provide essential care for patients from birth to age 21. As a part of our dedicated team, you will deliver pediatric well and sick care and offer support in developmental and behavioral health.

LVHN is known for exemplary pediatric care, equipped with specialized units and facilities, including a pediatric inpatient unit and a 24/7 children's ER.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Pediatrics needed.
• Valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required.
• Strong clinical skills and excellence in clinical teaching are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-office general pediatric care for patients from birth to age 21.
• Clinical scope includes pediatric well care and sick care.
• Participate in developmental and behavioral health care as needed.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Strong clinical skills

Network champion

Pediatrics

Education

Board Certified in General Pediatrics

Valid PA Medical License

Job description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

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

From general pediatrics to the region's most pediatric specialties, the department of pediatrics at LVHN is a great place to start or continue your career. At LVPG Pediatrics-Hazleton, we're looking for a bored eligible or board-certified Pediatrician to provide in office general pediatric care for patients birth through age 21 years. Clinical scope includes pediatric well care, sick care and some developmental and behavioral health care as well.

Position/Practice info

• Clinic hours are M-F 8-430pm
• Excellent collegial team

In a pediatrics career with LVHN, you'll experience:

• The region's most pediatric specialties
• 50-bed pediatric inpatient unit
• 36-bed Level IV NICU at LVH-Cedar Crest
• 12-bed Level II PICU
• 13-bed adolescent psychiatric unit
• Children's Cancer and Multipurpose Infusion Center
• 2 Children's ExpressCARE locations
• The region's only 24/7 children's ER
• Children's ambulatory surgery center

Benefits

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. Explore our benefits.

• Starting Bonus
• Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Board Certified/ Board eligible in General Pediatrics
• A valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• Strong clinical skills as well as excellence in clinical teaching
• A network champion for and a passion for the clinical work

Discover more about our mission and values on our about page.

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