Ob/Gyn Generalist – Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery-Focused
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Gynecologic surgery. Along with the Ob/Gyn Generalist team and other MIGS focused generalists, responsible for providing gynecologic surgical services at all LVHN facilities (including Lehigh, Pocono, Schuylkill, and Hazleton). Gynecology-only office practice. Perioperative care, preventative gynecologic care and gynecologic problem visits- routine and complex problems. Core GYN inpatient coverage. Along with the Ob/Gyn Generalist team, this position is responsible for inpatient Gyn coverage and for back-up obstetric coverage to L&D units at LVHN hospitals.
Job description
Position Overview
Gynecologic surgery. Along with the Ob/Gyn Generalist team and other MIGS focused generalists, responsible for providing gynecologic surgical services at all LVHN facilities (including Lehigh, Pocono, Schuylkill, and Hazleton). Gynecology-only office practice. Perioperative care, preventative gynecologic care and gynecologic problem visits- routine and complex problems. Core GYN inpatient coverage. Along with the Ob/Gyn Generalist team, this position is responsible for inpatient Gyn coverage and for back-up obstetric coverage to L&D units at LVHN hospitals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical and surgical management for complex benign gynecological disorders such as endometriosis, fibroids, and pelvic pain.
- Perform minimally invasive surgeries, including laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and robotic surgery, with a focus on advanced techniques.
- Contribute to academic activities, including didactic lectures, curriculum development, and simulation training for residents and medical students.
- Participate in potential surgical leadership and mentorship opportunities and support the growth and expansion of the MIGS division.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons from specialties such as general surgery, colorectal surgery, urology, and plastic surgery, utilizing minimally invasive techniques to achieve optimal outcomes.
Qualifications
- Board-certified ob/gyn
- Experience as an attending ob/gyn physician for at least 10 years preferred
- Demonstration of MIGS aptitude with completion of at least one of the following:
- Successful completion of an AAGL-recognized fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery / Complex Benign Gynecology
- Designation by ABOG as a MIGS-focused practice
- Maintenance of privileges for GYN surgery, including advanced robotic and/or laparoscopic procedures for 5+ years within the past year.
- A case log with the applicant’s last 24-months of cases should be submitted with application. At least 100 minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries yearly should be included. Eligible cases include robotic laparoscopy, hysteroscopic resectoscope, and traditional advanced laparoscopic cases.
Requirements
- Board-certified ob/gyn
- Experience as an attending ob/gyn physician for at least 10 years preferred
- Demonstration of MIGS aptitude with completion of at least one of the following:
- Successful completion of an AAGL-recognized fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery / Complex Benign Gynecology
- Designation by ABOG as a MIGS-focused practice
- Maintenance of privileges for GYN surgery, including advanced robotic and/or laparoscopic procedures for 5+ years within the past year.
- A case log with the applicant’s last 24-months of cases should be submitted with application. At least 100 minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries yearly should be included. Eligible cases include robotic laparoscopy, hysteroscopic resectoscope, and traditional advanced laparoscopic cases.
Benefits
- Starting Bonus
- Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- Relocation (if applicable)
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.