Neonatologist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Our 40-bed, Level IV NICU, located at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, ranks in the top 10 percent for overall parent satisfaction. We also offer leading-edge care for your newborn at the Level III NICU at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono and at the Level II NICU at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg.
Job description
Practice Overview
Our 40-bed, Level IV NICU, located at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, ranks in the top 10 percent for overall parent satisfaction. We also offer leading-edge care for your newborn at the Level III NICU at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono and at the Level II NICU at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg.
Responsibilities
- Performing neonatal resuscitation and procedures on term, preterm and ELBW infants
- Assessing, diagnosing and treating critically ill preterm and term infants
- Teaching opportunities available
- Providing critical care to infants via air and ground transport from outside hospitals to our level 4 NICU
Job Qualifications
- Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
- Fellowship trained
- A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
Requirements
- Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
- Fellowship trained
- A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
Benefits
- Starting bonus
- Health insurance
- CME allowance
- Retirement programs
- Educational stipend
- Loan forgiveness assistance
- Malpractice insurance
- Tail coverage
- Relocation assistance
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.