Burn Surgery / Wound Care

Position Overview

Our clinicians have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and innovative practices.

At the , youâ€ll be a part of a team that is setting the bar for surgical excellence.

• Burn admissions & consults
• In-office procedures
• Placing central and arterial lines
• Bed side debridement
• Wound care and dressing changes

In a Burn Physician Assistant career with LVHN, youâ€ll experience :

• Twelve (12) rotation shifts every four (4) weeks (6am - 6pm)
• No call coverage
• Nationally recognized ABA-Verified Burn Center
• PTSF Level 1 Trauma Center
• Placing central and arterial lines
• Bed side debridement
• Wound care and dressing changes

Benefits & Perks

As a nationally certified Great Place to Workâ ¢, 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.Â

• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Medical Physician Assistant, or Osteopathic Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania
• Physician Assistants must have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current in ATLS Certification
• Critical care experience a plus

About LVHN

LVHN hospitals in the Lehigh Valley are the only hospitals in the region to have received Magnet recognition five consecutive times since 2002.

This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes.

LVHN is home to five clinical institutes. Each serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and education. Our institutes include Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute and Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute.

LVHN is also home to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, which is the only children's hospital in the region. This hospital gives our community access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, Children's ExpressCARE locations and a dedicated Children's ER.

We've been consistently recognized by News & World Report as the top hospital in the region and among the best in the state.

We're also Great Place to Work-Certifiedâ ¢, which means an overwhelming majority of our colleagues have a positive experience at LVHN.

These designations tell you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence †you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Vaccination Requirements

Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.