OBGYN Hospitalist opportunity in Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Position Overview:

The practice consists of general ob/gyn physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and ob/gyn hospitalists to provide comprehensive women's healthcare in the region. The Hazleton campus supports approximately 650 births annually and is one of five maternal-newborn hospital sites for the LVHN, creating a robust interdisciplinary regional team using evidence-based practice and providing a care network for maternal services. Maternal-fetal medicine consultation is available, and their service accepts transports to our tertiary care facility in Allentown, PA. Newborn services at Pocono include a Level I nursery staffed by a team of pediatricians and access to our Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, including medical and surgical specialists. Beyond obstetrics, LVHN-Hazleton is a full-service community-based hospital nestled in beautiful and scenic northeastern Pennsylvania.

 

Shifts are 24 hours and full-time employment allows for either 7 or 8 shifts per month. Hospital-based gynecology care will also be performed. Opportunities exist for participation in education, clinical research, quality and patient safety, and healthcare administration. Leadership opportunities are available too for appropriate candidates if you apply now!

 

In an obstetrics and gynecology career with LVHN, you will experience:

• Over 30 service sites for obstetrics and gynecology in 11 counties serving women's preventive, gynecologic and obstetrics needs.
• Five Family Birth and Newborn Centers throughout the region provide maternity care.
• Additional locations provide gynecologic surgical care for women using traditional and advanced minimally invasive techniques.
• Multiple locations give physicians and APCs the option to choose the setting in which they practice.

• Intimate and familiar patient settings or busy bustling practices
• Community-based programs or academic tertiary referral hospitals

• Collaborate with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurse midwives dedicated to providing exceptional care.
• Ability to teach and train students and residents at some locations.

 

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

Qualifications:

 

• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• Ideally 3-5 years of clinical experience in obstetrics

 

Company Overview:

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EEO Statement:

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.

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.