Vice Chair, OBGYN - Hazleton, PA, United States - Lehigh Valley Health Network

Description

Attention, OB-GYNs You will be part of a team of dedicated and passionate physicians who provide excellent women's health care to our community.

Campus and practice leadership opportunities are available for those with interest and who qualify, offering a chance for a pivotal role in shaping our practices future impact on womens health care.

We are looking for full-time, part-time and per diem clinicians who share our vision and values.

We invite you to apply and refer a clinician from your professional network for full time, part time and per diem opportunities.

The practice consists of general ob/gyn physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and ob/gyn hospitalists to provide comprehensive womens healthcare in the region.

The Hazleton campus supports approximately 650 births annually and is one of five maternal-newborn hospital sites for the LVHN, creating a robust interdisciplinary regional team using evidence-based practice and providing a care network for maternal services.

Maternal-fetal medicine consultation is available, and their service accepts transports to our tertiary care facility in Allentown, PA.

Newborn services at Pocono include a Level I nursery staffed by a team of pediatricians and access to our Lehigh Valley Reilly Childrens Hospital, including medical and surgical specialists.

Beyond obstetrics, LVHN-Hazleton is a full-service community-based hospital nestled in beautiful and scenic northeastern Pennsylvania.
Opportunities exist for participation in education, clinical research, quality and patient safety, and healthcare administration. Serve as the departmental representative on the campus Executive Medical Leadership Committee (EMLC)
Work with the Vice-Chair of Quality on quality monitoring and performance improvement efforts at their campus
Participate in peer monitoring and individual performance improvement plans as necessary and as recommended by peer review and by Network Chair
Lead local department meetings, particularly at community-based campuses
Provide supplemental education to the campus clinicians and clinical staff on relevant policies, CPG, and care pathways

Community-based programs or academic tertiary referral hospitals
Ability to teach and train students and residents at some locations.

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career.

Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
Relocation (if applicable)
A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes.

Each serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and education. LVHN is also home to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, which is the only children's hospital in the region.

This hospital gives our community access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, Children's ExpressCARE locations and a dedicated Children's ER.

News & World Report as the top hospital in the region and among the best in the state. Vaccination Requirements
Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.

All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.