Transplant Physician Assistant

LVHN; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Cover

CME Time and Allowance

Relocation (if applicable)

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA, seeks a Physician Assistant to join the Transplant Surgery team. You will work with surgeons and nurses to support patient care across pre- and post-operative phases.

The role offers the chance to participate in high-volume kidney and pancreas programs with a focus on innovative, minimally invasive techniques and top-tier patient outcomes.

This onsite position requires PA licensure in PA and NCCPA certification; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania license or ability to obtain one
• NCCPA Certified

Responsibilities

• Manage transplant patients across care phases
• First assist in abdominal transplant surgeries
• Collaborate with physicians and advanced practitioners
• Leverage cutting-edge technologies to deliver high-quality care
• Remain current with medical advancements in transplantation

Skills

PA License (PA)

NCCPA Certification

Job description

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.

Specialty

Our clinicians have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and innovative practices.

• Transplant program with over 30 years of experience and the only program in the greater Lehigh Valley Region
• Currently a high-volume kidney and pancreas program, with liver program in development
• Robust living donor program
• Minimally invasive/robotic donor and recipient programs
• Large vascular access practice

Join a team of unmatched surgical expertise. Many of our clinicians have trained at the nation's best academic institutions and published promising research in prestigious medical journals. Practice with a team performing more than 85,000 surgeries every year - 25 percent more than other centers in the region.

In a Transplant Physician Assistant career, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Manage of Transplant Patients in various phases of care
• First assist abdominal transplant surgeries
• Work within a growing team of physicians and advanced practitioners
• Be at the forefront of leading-edge technologies, delivering high-quality care to patients
• An adaptable environment stays current with the latest advancements in medical technology

Benefits

Explore our benefits.

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

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania license or ability to obtain one
• NCCPA Certified

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: 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location: LVHN-1250 Cedar Crest

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Department: 1012-65123 LVPG-L Transplant Surgery - 1250 S Cedar Crest