Morristown, New Jersey
Posted: 25-Apr-26
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: wd-JR131532
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Chief, Orthopedic Trauma
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Specialty:
Chief of Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon – Join Award Winning Network in Eastern Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute furthers LVHN’s mission to heal, comfort and care for our community. We are proudly ranked 20th in the nation for orthopedic care and remain the only hospital in the region nationally recognized for orthopedics, according to U.S. News & World Report.
We integrated more than 30 years’ experience and award-winning care under one team to provide the most comprehensive bone and joint care in the region. Join our team of nearly 150 clinicians and you’ll find expertise in complete musculoskeletal care.
Practice Overview:
- Oversee an extensive trauma network consisting of Level 1-4 centers
- Develop policy and protocol network wide
- Evaluate and treat patients at our Cedar Crest campus (Level 1 trauma center)
- Treat a wide range of pathology, including Upper extremity, lower extremity, and pelvic injuries
- Be on the ground floor of an exciting new residency program and help develop trauma education
- Opportunity for executive involvement in the broader Institute and expanded practice.
About the Lehigh Valley area:
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, you’ll experience the charming, close-knit community atmosphere while being just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Learn more about the Lehigh Valley by visiting our careers page.
Compensation and benefits for full-time clinician with LVHN
We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a benefits package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. And now that we’re proudly part of Jefferson Health, we can 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.
Some of our compensation and benefits include:
- Exceptional earning potential:
- Competitive salary
- Performance/productivity-based incentives in addition to salary
- Up to $100,000 forgivable recruitment loan
- Comprehensive benefits:
- Health, dental, vision and 403(b)/401(a) retirement savings
- Competitive paid time off and sick time
- Long-term disability coverage
- Student loan support, Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer
- Malpractice, medical license, DEA license renewals paid in full
- Career growth opportunities: Continuing medical education allowance and dedicated time off along with technology reimbursement
- Relocation assistance: Up to $10,000 available for qualifying candidates
Qualifications:
- A network champion for Orthopedic Trauma Surgery and a passion for the clinical work
- Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified with American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
- Previous leadership appointments and experience as an orthopedic trauma surgeon
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.
Lehigh 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.
Recruiter Details
Amanda GurgickSenior Clinician Recruiter
Amanda.Gurgick@jefferson.edu
484-788-1123