Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Our highly experienced clinicians deliver the most up-to-date, comprehensive care in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. Join our team of highly-collaborative, innovative critical care clinicians. The Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono ICU is a combined medical and surgical ICU with a total 24 beds. Join us to experience exciting growth in our critical care division.
Job description
Specialty
Our highly experienced clinicians deliver the most up-to-date, comprehensive care in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. Join our team of highly-collaborative, innovative critical care clinicians. The Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono ICU is a combined medical and surgical ICU with a total 24 beds. Join us to experience exciting growth in our critical care division.
The Critical Care team at Lehigh Valley Hospital consists of two physicians and two APC providers and we are looking to add to this team.
In a critical care ICU at LVH-Pocono, you will experience:
- 12 shifts per month of coverage.
- Typical shifts are 12 hours currently; however, the team works well together and has a lot of flexibility with the schedule and could consider 8- or 10-hour shifts.
- Providers typically work 3 or 4 days consecutively.
- Must be flexible for day vs night coverage.
- Providers will work day shifts initially and work closely with the physicians for training.
- Team works together to ensure even rotation of weekends and holidays.
- Providers always can pick up additional shifts for moonlighting monies.
- Call is taken by physicians only.
- Providers will take part in procedures and should have familiarity but will also be trained by the Lehigh Valley Physician team. These procedures may include: Central lines, Arterial lines, Dialysis Lines, Intubations.
Requirements
- Licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- Familiarity with critical care procedures
- Flexible for day vs night coverage
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Student Loan Support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Malpractice Insurance
- Medical License Reimbursement
- DEA License Reimbursement
- CME Reimbursement
- Relocation Services
- Resident/Fellow Educational Stipends
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.