Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) Physician Assistant (PA-C)
About The Position
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network, consistently ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report and honored with the Magnet(tm) distinction for nursing excellence. The LVPG practice for Obstetrics and Gynecology comprises general ob/gyn physicians, advanced practice clinicians, certified nurse midwives, and ob/gyn hospitalists, dedicated to providing comprehensive women’s healthcare in the Pocono region. The Pocono campus facilitates approximately 750 births annually and is one of five maternal-newborn hospital sites within LVHN, fostering a robust interdisciplinary regional team that utilizes evidence-based practices. Maternal-fetal medicine consultation is available, and the service accepts transports to the tertiary care facility in Allentown, PA. Newborn services at Pocono include a Level III NICU and access to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital pediatricians and specialists. Beyond obstetrics, LVHN-Pocono operates as a full-service hospital situated in the Pocono mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, offering convenient access to northern New Jersey and New York City. This position involves 90% outpatient care and 10% rounding/consults, with opportunities across over 30 service sites for obstetrics and gynecology in 11 counties, catering to women’s preventive, gynecologic, and obstetric needs. The network includes five Family Birth and Newborn Centers and additional locations for gynecologic surgical care using traditional and advanced minimally invasive techniques. Professionals can choose between intimate patient settings or busy bustling practices, and community-based programs or academic tertiary referral hospitals. The role encourages collaboration with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and offers the ability to teach and train students and residents at some locations.
Requirements
- Current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania
- Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive, caring, and professional
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive women’s healthcare in the Pocono region
- See patients during evening sessions (10-7)
- Perform rounding/consults (10% of time)
- Collaborate with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurse midwives dedicated to providing exceptional care
- Teach and train students and residents at some locations
Benefits
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- Relocation (if applicable)
- Generous Total Rewards package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
