Pediatric Nephrologist opportunity with Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric-Nephrology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/05/24

Pediatric Nephrologist – Allentown, PA

Lehigh 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 3rd and 4th 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 required

Benefits & 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