Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon — Allentown, PA

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 Allentown, PA Full Time 10 days ago · Jul 31, 2026

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.

Chief, Pediatric Orthopedics

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:

Jefferson Health, one of the nation’s largest and most highly-respected health systems, is conducting a national search for a visionary and dedicated leader to serve as Chief, Pediatric Orthopedics within Jefferson Orthopedics and the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute.

Opportunity Summary

This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical subspecialty division within a nationally-recognized integrated practice that spans Southeast Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey based at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, the region’s first and most trusted children’s health network. Jefferson Orthopedics operates on a highly successful "pluralistic" model, combining employed and private practice physicians to form one of the country's largest orthopedic practices, consistently recognized among the top 25 programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

The successful candidate will be responsible for three core areas:

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.

Why choose Jefferson – Lehigh Valley for your career?

Jefferson Health is the Lehigh Valley’s leading health care network, recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care and physician well-being. Join our mission-driven team and become a valued member of a thriving, innovative health care community. Also, we offer current and future clinicians new educational and developmental opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University. We leverage Jefferson’s position as a world-class academic health system to recruit the best and brightest clinicians. Together, we’re redefining the future of care.

About the Lehigh Valley

The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, located in the heart of eastern Pennsylvania, 60 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City. The area has outstanding public and private school systems, more than a half-dozen colleges and universities and an abundance of cultural and recreational year-round offerings. As a resident of the Lehigh Valley, you’ll experience its charming, close-knit community atmosphere while being just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Achieve work-life balance by making a meaningful impact on the lives of our community while exploring all the adventures eastern Pennsylvania has to offer.

Qualifications

We are seeking a talented and dedicated orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in pediatric orthopedics. The ideal candidate:

• Possesses 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.
• Is an experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeon (preferred), but outstanding recent graduates or those matriculating from accredited fellowships in the coming months will be strongly considered.

Benefits

We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous benefits package that makes Jefferson Health an even better place to work and grow your career. Some of our benefits include:

• Large, immediate clinical volume
• Competitive salary with incentive plans
• Significant leadership opportunity and institutional support
• A robust environment for academic involvement and teaching
• Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings
• 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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