Transplant Physician Assistant

lvhn; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA seeks a Transplant Physician Assistant to join a high-volume, expert team. You will manage transplant patients across care phases and assist in abdominal transplant surgeries, collaborating with physicians and advanced practitioners using cutting-edge technologies to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Join a nationally recognized Magnet hospital system committed to safety, research, and compassionate care in a growing transplant program.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania license
• Experience with first assisting in OR

Responsibilities

• Manage 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

Skills

First assisting in OR

Education

Pennsylvania license

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(t) 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:

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

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. Exploreour benefits.

Benefits:

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

Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania license
• Experience with first assisting in OR

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

Work Schedule:

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