Urologist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Our surgeons have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and robotic technology. At the Institute for Surgical Excellence, you'll be a part of a team that is setting the bar for surgical excellence.
Job description
Specialty
Our surgeons have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and robotic technology. At the Institute for Surgical Excellence, you'll be a part of a team that is setting the bar for surgical excellence.
- Well-established network Urology service line employs over 150 dedicated staff members
- Community Hospital Environment with the support of a large network
- Opportunity to perform general, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures within desired scope of practice
- The incoming candidate can expect to spend 2-3 days per week in the clinic and 1-2 days per week in the Hospital OR
- Clinical support by a dedicated Urology Physician Assistant
- Favorable call schedule
Join a team of unmatched surgical expertise. Many of our physicians have trained at the nation's best academic institutions and published promising research in prestigious medical journals. Our surgeons perform more than 85,000 surgeries every year – 25 percent more than other centers in the region.
In a Urologist career, you'll experience:
- The largest, most advanced robotics program in the region.
- One of the first sites in the world to acquire the da Vinci SP® (single port) robotic surgery system and one of a few places in the world to offer IRIS scanning
- Call-split evenly among 13 urologists
- The first health network in the region to obtain Mazor X Stealth™ Edition robotic guidance platform
Qualifications
- Board Eligible or Board Certified by American Board of Urology
- Current PA state Medical License or ability to obtain a PA state Medical License
Requirements
- Board Eligible or Board Certified by American Board of Urology
- Current PA state Medical License or ability to obtain a PA state Medical License
Benefits
- Starting Bonus
- Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- Abridge AI Scribe Solution
- 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.