Pediatric Nephrologist opportunity with Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA

Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Pediatric Nephrologist Allentown, PALehigh Valley Reilly Children s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics is seeking to hire a Pediatric Nephrologist in the Allentown, PA area. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children s Hospital is part of Lehigh Valley Health Network and is the region s only children s hospital.Facility and Network Information:

• 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.
• LVRCH serves the eastern Pennsylvania region with a pediatric primary care network and a full complement of pediatric specialists.
• LVRCH s Pediatric Residency Program trains 8 pediatric residents per class.
• LVHN is a regional branch campus for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine 3 rd and 4 th year medical students enrolled in the USF SELECT program.
• 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.
• The neonatal team provides 24/7 coverage at 3 neonatal intensive care units throughout the region with a 40 bed Level-4 NICU at LVRCH.
• Our newly renovated 12 bed pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is staffed 24/7 by a team of in-house pediatric intensivists and pediatric critical care nurses.
• Our Children s ER completed an expansion in 2021, more than doubling in size, and is the largest Children s ER outside of Philadelphia with more than 25,000 visits a year.
• We have a pediatric certified burn center and a level 2 pediatric trauma program.
• MedEvac ground and air transport services provide access to emergent care at LVRCH.Job Qualifications:
  • Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Trained
  • Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Ability to deliver excellent family-centered care and work toward program development, continuous improvement, and scholarly activities
  • A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain a PA Medical License is requiredBenefits & Perks:
    • Highly Competitive compensation and benefits package
    • Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families
    • Generous CME allowance and time
    • Generous vacation time
    • Retirement programs
    • Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
    • Relocation Assistance
      

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