Pediatric Hospital Medicine Physician Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an advanced practitioner to join their dedicated pediatric team. This role involves providing in-house coverage for the newborn nursery and pediatric unit, along with managing high-risk newborn deliveries. The facility boasts a range of pediatric specialties and a supportive environment for professional growth. With a commitment to excellence, this organization offers comprehensive benefits, including malpractice insurance and continuing medical education allowances, ensuring a rewarding career in pediatric care.

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

CME Time and Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in newborn care and resuscitation is essential.
• Must be eligible for a Pennsylvania Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house coverage for newborn nursery and pediatric unit.
• Handle high-risk newborn deliveries as needed.

Skills

Newborn Care

Resuscitation

Education

Pennsylvania Medical License

Job description

Position Overview

At LVH-Hazleton, we're looking for an advanced practitioner to provide in-house coverage to the newborn nursery, the pediatric unit and for high-risk newborn deliveries. The backup position is an LVHN general pediatrician.

Position Overview:

• Newborn Care and Resuscitation experience is required
• 24 hour in-house shifts

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 & Perks

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.

• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania Medical License
• Newborn Care and Resuscitation experience is required