Generalist Physician, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

Career At One Of The Nation's Most Advanced Health Networks

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

OB/GYN: General

Position Overview

Attention, OB-GYNs! We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing practice in the Hazleton area of eastern Pennsylvania. 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 practice's future impact on women's 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.

Learn more about us:

The practice consists of general ob/gyn physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and ob/gyn hospitalists to provide comprehensive women's 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 Hazleton include a Level I nursery staffed by a team of pediatricians and access to our Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's 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. Leadership opportunities are available too for appropriate candidates if you apply now!

In an obstetrics and gynecology career with LVHN, you will experience:

• Over 30 service sites for obstetrics and gynecology in 11 counties serving women's preventive, gynecologic and obstetrics needs.
• Five Family Birth and Newborn Centers throughout the region provide maternity care.
• Additional locations provide gynecologic surgical care for women using traditional and advanced minimally invasive techniques.
• Multiple locations give physicians and APCs the option to choose the setting in which they practice.
• Intimate and familiar patient settings or busy bustling practices
• Community-based programs or academic tertiary referral hospitals
• Collaborate with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurse midwives dedicated to providing exceptional care.
• Ability to teach and train students and residents at some locations.

Benefits

• Starting Bonus
• Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• Ideally 3-5 years of clinical experience in obstetrics

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.