Transplant Physician Assistant

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; Cedar Crest (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

CME time

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Transplant Physician Assistant to manage transplant patients and first assist in surgeries. Join a dedicated team supported by leading-edge medical technologies and provide high-quality patient care.

This role requires a valid Pennsylvania license and experience in assisting surgical operations. The position is onsite at LVHN's Cedar Crest location, ensuring involvement in a high-volume healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Pennsylvania and experienced with assisting in the operating room.

Responsibilities

• Manage transplant patients in various phases of care.
• First assist in abdominal transplant surgeries.
• Work within a growing team of physicians and advanced practitioners.
• Deliver high-quality care using leading-edge technologies.
• Adapt to current advancements in medical technology.

Skills

Transplant patient management

Surgery assistance

Team collaboration

Adaptability

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(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

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

• 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 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.

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.