Chief of Transplant Anesthesiology

Position Overview

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a physician leader to oversee our growing anesthesiology services for solid organ transplant. We currently perform more than 150 kidney transplants per year including a robust, living-related-donor component program using the most advanced robotic surgical platforms in the industry. The successful candidate will meet the criteria for the American Society of Anesthesiologists to be a Director of Liver Transplant Anesthesia and lead our team, joined by collaborative medical and surgical services at our Level I Trauma Center, to help grow our liver transplant program projected to begin in early 2025. Our large department of more than 50 anesthesiologists and 150 CRNAs is dedicated to improving our community’s health. We invite you to join our culture of high-quality, integrated, team-based care with an emphasis on professional satisfaction, collaboration and physician well-being. In addition, our practice is committed to a scholarly mission and outstanding education for the future of our specialty and health care.

Why choose Lehigh Valley Health Network?

Lehigh Valley Health Network, proudly part of Jefferson Health, includes 15 world-class hospitals and five health institutes that serve as hubs of innovation, research and education. Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest is the region’s first Level I Trauma Center providing trauma care to both adults and children. Our flagship hospital has 837 patient beds including 44 ICU beds and is home to: Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute and the region’s first and most trusted children’s health network, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital.

The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, located in the heart of eastern Pennsylvania, 60 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City. The area has outstanding public and private school systems, more than a half-dozen colleges and universities and an abundance of cultural and recreational year-round offerings. As a resident of the Lehigh Valley, you’ll experience the charming, close-knit community atmosphere while being just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Achieve work-life balance by making a meaningful impact on the lives of our community while exploring all the adventures eastern Pennsylvania has to offer.

Benefits

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. And now that LVHN is proudly a part of Jefferson Health, we can offer current and future clinicians new educational and development opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University across our larger service area. We leverage its position as a world-class medical institution to recruit the best and brightest clinicians. Some of our robust benefits include:

• Generous salary and starting bonus
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer
• Resident and fellow educational stipends
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• CME time and allowance
• Relocation services (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Passion for clinical work to positively impact patient care, safety, and experience.
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified with American Board of Anesthesiology
• A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

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