Transplant Physician Assistant
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Our clinicians have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and innovative practices.
Job description
Specialty
Our clinicians have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and innovative practices.
- Transplant program with over 30 years of experience and the only program in the greater Lehigh Valley Region
- Currently a high-volume kidney and pancreas program, with liver program in development
- Robust living donor program
- Minimally invasive/robotic donor and recipient programs
- Large vascular access practice
Join a team of unmatched surgical expertise. Many of our clinicians have trained at the nation’s best academic institutions and published promising research in prestigious medical journals. Practice with a team performing more than 85,000 surgeries every year – 25 percent more than other centers in the region.
In a Transplant Physician Assistant career, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Manage of Transplant Patients in various phases of care
- First assist abdominal transplant surgeries
- Work within a growing team of physicians and advanced practitioners
- Be at the forefront of leading-edge technologies, delivering high-quality care to patients
- An adaptable environment stays current with the latest advancements in medical technology
Qualifications
- Pennsylvania license
- Experience with first assisting in OR
Requirements
- Pennsylvania license
- Experience with first assisting in OR
Benefits
- Malpractice Insurance
- Tail Coverage
- CME Time
- CME 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.