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Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working, board-certified general surgeon with added qualifications in surgical critical care who has exceptional clinical, leadership, and interpersonal skills to lead our transition from a Pennsylvania Trauma System Foundation (PTSF) Level III trauma center to a Level II designation at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono in beautiful East Stroudsburg, PA.

Practice Overview:

• High functioning Level III trauma center that is now pursuing Level II accreditation.
• Approximately 1700 + trauma patient contacts last year with over 600 trauma admissions.
• A robust emergency general surgery experience
• Ample opportunity to develop an elective general surgery practice.
• State of the art wound healing center which includes two new hyperbaric chambers
• Time will be split among:
  • Performing the administrative and performance improvement duties required to be a high functioning PTSF Level II Trauma Center
  • Function as the Chief of the Section of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at LVH-Pocono
  • Participate in local, regional, and national committees/societies to advance trauma care in the region
  • Rounding on the inpatient trauma, emergency and elective surgical patients both on the floor and in the ICU
  • Outpatient office setting for evaluation of new elective general surgery patients and follow-up for established patients
  • Respond to trauma activations and emergency general surgery patients when on-call
  • Call approximately 1:5

Job Qualifications:

• Must be Board Certified by American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery with added qualifications in surgical critical care.
• A valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• Current ATLS instructor certification
• At least five years of experience working at an accredited trauma center
• Experience in performing clinical research and administrative duties preferred

Benefits & Perks:

• Attractive Work Schedule
• Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package
• Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families
• Generous CME allowance and time
• Top-tier retirement programs
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance

East Stroudsburg, Pa is a location in the Pocono region of Northeastern Pennsylvania that offers four seasons of full outdoor activities that range from hiking, skiing, hunting, fishing, and whitewater rafting to NASCAR and Indy Car events. New York City is only a 90-minute drive away and Philadelphia is within 2 hours.

To learn more visit: https://www.poconomountains.com/

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If you want to be considered for this position please submit your CV via email to Lynne Jensen, Physician Recruiting LynneJensen@lvhn.org or call 484-294-5162 for more information.