Surgery - General Physician

Surgery - General Physician at Lehigh Valley Health Network summary :

A General Surgeon at the Institute for Surgical Excellence performs over 85,000 operations annually, specializing in less invasive techniques and advanced robotic surgery. They collaborate with a skilled team of physicians, providing emergency general surgery and Level III trauma coverage while participating in innovative programs like Wound / Hyperbaric care. With numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, this role is integral to delivering exceptional patient-centered care in a leading healthcare network.

Position Overview

Our surgeons have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and robotic technology. At the Institute for Surgical Excellence , you ll be a part of a team that is setting the bar for surgical excellence.

Work with a team of highly trained Physicians

Advanced Practitioner support

Close community

Call to include : Emergency general surgery and Level III trauma coverage

Opportunity to participate in a state of the art Wound / Hyperbaric Program

Join a team of unmatched surgical expertise. Many of our physicians have trained at the nation s best academic institutions and published promising research in prestigious medical journals. Our surgeons perform more than 85,000 operations every year 25 percent more than other centers in the region.

In a General Surgeon career with LVHN, you ll experience :

The largest, most advanced robotics program in the region and a rapidly growing emergency general surgery robotic program.

We were one of the first sites in the world to acquire the da Vinci SP (single port) robotic surgery system and one of a few places in the world to offer IRIS scanning

The first health network in the region to obtain Mazor X Stealth Edition robotic guidance platform

Benefits & Perks

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 for current trainees

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

CME Time and Allowance

Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

A network champion for General Surgery

Board Eligible or Board Certified

Current PA state Medical License or ability to obtain a PA state Medical License

Must live within 30-minute drive of facility

Why Join Us?

LVHN is the Lehigh Valley s leading health care network recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care. Join our mission-driven team and become a valued member of a thriving, innovative health care community. And now that LVHN is proudly part of Jefferson Health, we offer current and future clinicians new educational and development opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University across our larger service area. We leverage its position as a world-class medical institution to recruit the best and brightest clinicians. Together, let s redefine care for our community s most vulnerable patients.

Keywords :

General Surgeon, Robotic Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Excellence, Patient-Centered Care, Healthcare Innovation, Trauma Surgery, Wound Care, Robotic Technology, Board Certified Surgeon