Lehigh Valley Health Network

Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon

Lehigh Valley Health Network$300K — $400K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery
  • Board certified or board eligible (BC/BE)
  • Experience with adult cardiac procedures (CABG, AVR, etc.)
  • Training in general thoracic surgery (thoracotomy, lung resection, etc.)
  • Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania Medical License

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced cardiac procedures including TAVR
  • Manage complex thoracic surgeries and patient care
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team for patient outcomes
  • Participate in continuous medical education and training
  • Support and mentor surgical fellows and residents

Benefits

  • Starting bonus
  • Educational stipends for residents and fellows
  • Comprehensive malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • CME time and allowance for professional development
  • Relocation assistance if needed
Full Job Description
Specialty:

The award-winning physicians at 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.

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.

We are looking to add to our talented team of Cardiothoracic Surgeons. Applicants are requested to have training and/or experience with Adult cardiac (CABG, AVR, aortic dissection, ECMO, Impella, TAVR etc), general thoracic surgery (thoracotomy, lung resection, chest tube mgmt., decortication, esophageal perforations), and TEVAR. Robotic experience a plus.

In a Heart & Vascular career with LVHN, you'll experience:
  • Good call distribution
  • A wide variety of cases
  • Supportive team and colleagues, including APC support
  • Dedicated ICU with anesthesia attending


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


Qualifications
  • Relevant experience and/or training
  • Must be BC/BE
  • A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required


Work Shift:
Day Shift

Address:
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:
Onsite

Union:
Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Department:

About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a healthcare network based in the Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The healthcare network serves eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania. Its flagship hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, located on Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown.
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