Chief, Pediatric Orthopedics

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Jefferson Health one of the nations largest and most highly-respected health systems is conducting a national search for a visionary and dedicated leader to serve asChief Pediatric Orthopedicswithin Jefferson Orthopedics and the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute.

Opportunity Summary

This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical subspecialty division within anationally-recognized integrated practice that spans Southeastern Pennsylvania the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey based at Lehigh Valley Reilly Childrens Hospital the regions first and most trusted childrens health network. Jefferson Orthopedics operates on a highly successful pluralistic model combining employed and private practice physicians to form one of the countrys largest orthopedic practices consistently recognized among thetop 25 programs nationally byU.S. News & World Report.

The successful candidate will be responsible for three core areas:

Clinical Leadership and Practice Building:You will be sought as aprogram builderto establish best processes and practices driving clinical excellence and integration for pediatric orthopedics across our geographically-based integrated network.

Executive Leadership and Enterprise Connectivity:You will fulfill a vital leadership role as theDivision Chief of Pediatric Orthopedics at both the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute and Jefferson Orthopedics. Additionally there will be leadership opportunities with Lehigh Valley Reilly Childrens Hospital.

Academic Engagement:The Division Chief has the opportunity to engage with residents across three existing and one emerging orthopedic residency of a pediatric orthopedic fellowship would be supported when appropriate. Academic appointmentsthrough at Thomas Jefferson University are available and encouraged for qualified candidates.

Why choose Jefferson Lehigh Valley for your career

Jefferson Health is the Lehigh Valleys leading health care network recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care and physician well-being. Join our mission-driven team and become a valued member of a thriving innovative health care community. Also we offer current and future clinicians new educational and developmental opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University. We leverage Jeffersons position as a world-class academic health system to recruit the best and brightest clinicians. Together were redefiningthe future of care.

About the Lehigh Valley

The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country located in the heart of eastern Pennsylvania 60 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City. The area has outstanding public and private school systems more than a half-dozen colleges and universities and an abundance of cultural and recreational year-round offerings. As a resident of the Lehigh Valley youll experience its charming close-knit community atmosphere while being just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Achieve work-life balance by making a meaningful impact on the lives of our community while exploring all the adventures eastern Pennsylvania has to offer.

Qualifications

We are seeking a talented and dedicated orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in pediatric orthopedics. The ideal candidate:

• Possesses sophisticated clinical skills strong academic aspirations and a passion for positively impacting patient care safety and experience.

• Must be board-certified or board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics.
• Is an experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeon (preferred) but outstanding recent graduates or those matriculating from accredited fellowships in the coming months will be strongly considered.

Benefits

We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous benefits package that makes Jefferson Health an even better place to work and grow your career. Some of our benefits include:

• Large immediate clinical volume
• Competitive salary with incentive plans
• Significantleadership opportunityand institutional support
• A robust environment foracademic involvement and teaching
• Health dental vision and 403(b) retirement savings
• Student loan support Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer
• Malpractice insurance medical license DEA license and others paid in full
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education and technology
• Relocation services (if applicable)

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity 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.

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.

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