Section Chief Child Neurology

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Bonus

Relocation assistance

Malpractice Insurance with Tail

CME Time and Allowance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking an experienced Pediatric Neurologist to join as future Section Chief of Child Neurology. The role focuses on general pediatric neurology with potential to expand into subspecialty interests, blending inpatient and outpatient care at LVHN’s Lehigh Valley campuses in Allentown, PA.

The position includes opportunities for teaching residents and fellows, CME support, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver excellent family-centered care.
• A passion for care of children and providing pediatric neurology care.
• 5 years of practice experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, quality improvement, and leadership.
• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain a PA Medical License is required.

Responsibilities

• General child neurology with opportunity to pursue additional clinical area of interest.
• Blend of Inpatient & Outpatient Hospitalized patients are managed in conjunction with hospital based pediatric team.
• Provide pediatric training for residents, fellows, and learners.

Skills

Family-centered care

Pediatric neurology expertise

Leadership experience

Program development

Communication skills

Education

PA Medical License

Job description

About the Employer

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: Section Chief Child Neurology Jefferson Health, Lehigh Valley Region Generous CME allowance and time Generous vacation time Retirement programs Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage Relocation Assistance Facility and Network Information:

From general pediatrics to the region’s most pediatric specialties, the department of pediatrics is a great place to start or continue your career. In addition to the pediatric specialty services provided at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital cares for kids across the region at multiple Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) locations. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics are seeking an experienced Pediatric Neurologist as a future Section Chief of Child Neurology. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, part of Lehigh Valley Health Network, located in beautiful Allentown, PA.

Job Details

General child neurology with opportunity to pursue additional clinical area of interest Blend of Inpatient & Outpatient Hospitalized patients are managed in conjunction with hospital based pediatric team (Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care, and Neonatology) Provide pediatric training for Pediatric and Neurology residents, Child Psychiatry fellows, along with undergraduate learners

Job Qualifications

• Ability to deliver excellent family-centered care
• A passion for care of children and providing pediatric neurology care
• 5 years of practice experience
• Demonstrated experience in program development, quality improvement, and leadership
• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain a PA Medical License is required

Benefits & Perks

Highly Competitive compensation and benefits package Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families RCH serves the eastern Pennsylvania region with a pediatric primary care network and a full complement of pediatric specialists. Hecht Family Children’s Specialty Center, located on the main campus of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital (LVRCH), is the main practice site for pediatric specialties. Ambulatory services include our Children’s Cancer and Infusion Center and our Children’s Surgery Center, both located adjacent to the children’s hospital in our children’s specialty center. Our Children’s ER is the largest and region’s only 24/7 children’s ER MedEvac ground and air transport services provide access to emergency care at LVRCH. In a pediatrics career with LVRCH, you’ll experience: The region’s most pediatric specialties 50-bed pediatric inpatient unit and 12-bed observation unit 36-bed Level IV NICU at LVH–Cedar Crest with 24/7 in-house Neonatology coverage 12-bed Level II PICU staffed 24/7 by a team of in-house pediatric intensivists and pediatric critical care nurses 13-bed adolescent psychiatric unit 24-bed children’s ER and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center LVRCH’s Pediatric Residency Program, with 24 pediatric residents Teaching and academic opportunities at the Lehigh Valley clinical campus for Thomas Jefferson University, providing clinical training for 3rd and 4th year medical students.

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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Department: 1012-15107 LVPG-L Pediatric Neurology - 1210 S Cedar Crest

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

More About LVHN

Lehigh Valley Health Network is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.