Imagine a 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.
Specialty:
The award-winning physicians at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute
[https://www.lvhn.org/institutes/lehigh-valley-heart-and-vascular-institute] are
all board-certified, many having served fellowships or received additional
training with leading programs. Our expert clinicians utilize continuing medical
education to further research and enhance collaboration, leading to better
patient outcomes.
* Non-surgical 13-hour shift position for coverage of the 11-bed cardiothoracic
surgery ICU (Open Heart Unit).
* Shift will rotate, 2 weeks days/2 weeks nights, with 2 weekends per month.
* Work in conjunction with the attending cardiothoracic surgeon, and
non-surgical providers, for medical care of cardiothoracic surgical patients.
* Duties include: managing post cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, ECMO,
LVAD, bedside procedures, and assisting in inpatient practice needs.
* Perform initial evaluation, history, and physical examination of all assigned
patients.
* Placement of invasive monitoring lines including central venous catheters,
dialysis lines, and arterial access.
* Participate in ongoing education, quality, and research projects.
* Contribute to service-related databases as indicated.
* Participate in education of patients and families during their inpatient
course.
By joining the team at the Heart and Vascular Institute, you’ll be joining our
team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region’s first to perform
transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is recognized as a center for
performing complex mitral valve repair surgery.
In a Heart & Vascular career with LVHN, you’ll experience:
* Consistent excellence: our team consistently ranks among the best in the
nation for heart attack survival
* A collaborative, multidisciplinary team
* Access to the most advanced treatments and clinicals trials
* More than 20 cardiology practices located throughout the region
Benefits
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. Explore our benefits.
[https://www.lvhn.org/careers/physician-and-apc-careers#tab-benefits]
* Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
* CME Time and Allowance
* Relocation (if applicable)
* Starting bonus eligible
Qualifications
* Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
* A Valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
* Graduate from accredited educational program for Physician Assistants
* ICU experience, rotation experience sufficient
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. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to
recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations,
compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.
Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any
other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for
any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Work Shift:
Night Shift
Address:
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Primary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
Position Type:
Onsite
Union:
Not Applicable
Work Schedule:
Department:
1012-70126 LVPG-L Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery - 1250 S Cedar Crest