Sports Medicine Surgeon

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in the Lehigh Valley region seeks an experienced Sports Medicine Surgeon to join the orthopedic team serving eastern Pennsylvania. You will provide comprehensive orthopedic care within a leading academic health system.

Lehigh Valley Hospital is part of Jefferson Health, offering opportunities for teaching, research, and collaboration with other specialists while using advanced operating suites and facilities for high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
• Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine
• Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure

Responsibilities

• Deliver orthopedic sports medicine care within a large referral network.
• Opportunities for clinical teaching and fellowship development.
• Utilize state-of-the-art technology and modern operating suites.
• Collaborate within a nationally recognized academic health system.

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)

Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine

Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure

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:

Jefferson Health - Lehigh Valley Region

Eastern Pennsylvania

Jefferson Health is seeking an experienced Sports Medicine Surgeon to join our nationally ranked Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of the nation's leading academic health systems while providing comprehensive orthopedic care to patients across eastern Pennsylvania.

Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the nation for orthopedic care and is the only hospital in the region nationally recognized for orthopedics. Our physician focus areas include orthopedics, chiropractic care, podiatry, pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Position Highlights

• Large established referral network providing immediate clinical volume and variety of pathology
• Exposure opportunities at the scholastic, collegiate and professional levels
• New Residency program with academic involvement and teaching; additional opportunity to participate in fellowship development
• State-of-the-art technology and modern operating suites
• Enjoy support and resources of a nationally recognized academic health system

Why Jefferson Health?

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked, not for profit academic health system serving patients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Together with the Lehigh Vally Region, we are one of the 15 largest not for profit health systems in the United States with:

• 32 hospital campuses
• More than 700 outpatient and ambulatory care locations
• 65000 dedicated employees
• Access to nationally recognized specialists across virtually every medical and surgical specialty.
• Our integrated health system combines world-class clinical care, research, innovations and education to improve the health of the communities we serve.

Professional Growth

• Collaborative academic environment with opportunities to participate in education and clinical initiatives.
• Leadership development and continuing education through Thomas Jefferson University
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Serve as a network champion for Sports Medicine and ability to build relationships with passion for clinical work
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
• Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine
• Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure

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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