Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Join a team of nearly 150 clinicians providing comprehensive bone and joint care in the region, with expertise in orthopedics, physiatry, pain specialty, chiropractic medicine, and podiatry.
Job description
Practice Information
- Outpatient position with some hospital consults at Lehigh Valley Health Network's Reilly Children's Hospital.
- Collaborate with adult physiatrists and pediatric colleagues.
- Spasticity management experience preferred.
- Opportunities for medical student/resident education and research with eligibility for an academic appointment through our academic affiliate, the University of South Florida.
- No current night, weekend, or holiday requirements.
Join a team of nearly 150 clinicians providing comprehensive bone and joint care in the region, with expertise in orthopedics, physiatry, pain specialty, chiropractic medicine, and podiatry.
Requirements
- Qualified Physician Assistant
- Experience in spasticity management preferred
- Willingness to engage in academic research and education
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary orthopedic team
Benefits
- Starting Bonus
- Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- 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.