General Anesthesiologist

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Dickson City, PA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a General Anesthesiologist to join their team. This role involves evaluating and treating patients in accordance with LVHN Medical Staff by-laws and policies. The position requires maintaining licensure, LVHN medical staff privileges, and the ability to provide optimum care. The Anesthesiologist will coordinate patient care efficiently and effectively with LVHN representatives and staff, supervise Advanced Practice Clinicians, physicians, residents, fellows, and medical students when needed, and collaborate with colleagues to fulfill the missions of LVHN. LVHN is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization with a strong commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology, consistently ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety.

Requirements

Medical Degree from an accredited program.
PA Medical License - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Provides quality evaluation and treatment to patients.
Involves patients, families, and colleagues in providing high quality patient-centered care and service excellence.
Encourages and models constructive dialogue and crucial conversations.
Collaborates with colleagues and participates in LVHN activities.
Maintains optimal availability for patient care.
Promotes the health of the community.
Monitors patient satisfaction scores and works with leadership on strategies to improve the patient experience.
Documents and codes all patient visits and encounters in appropriate medical record in accordance with LVHN or other applicable compliance standards, state, and federal guidelines.
Uses standard processes and evidence-based guidelines to achieve quality care.
Supports LVHN resources and practitioners by promoting and referring internally, when appropriate, to enhance quality.
Utilizes LVHN resources efficiently and effectively, including EMR technology, while ensuring timely, appropriate, and quality medical documentation.
Supervises Advanced Practice Clinicians, physicians, residents, fellows and medical students, when needed.