Robotic General Surgery Fellowship / Clinical Instructorship

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Position yourself at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery through an intensive, high-volume clinical fellowship at a nationally recognized, comprehensive robotic center of excellence. Lehigh Valley Hospital / Jefferson Health, Lehigh Valley Region is accepting applications for a full-time, one-year post-residency training program in advanced robotic general surgery designed to equip the surgeon trainee with state-of-the-art operative mastery and clinical leadership.

Requirements

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency (or equivalent) prior to July 1, 2027.
• Board-eligible or Board-certified in General Surgery.
• Valid Pennsylvania Medical License and DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain prior to start).
• Legally authorized to work within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Achieve comprehensive autonomy across complex multi-specialty case mixes.
• Serve as primary console surgeon or teaching assistant in at least 125 cases.
• Serve as bedside first assistant in up to 25 cases.
• Progressive Three-Phase Training: Phase 1 (Months 1-2): Console-based simulation via the institutional robotic certificate pathway, SimNow module training, dry-lab precision drills, and bedside first-assisting to master port placement, docking, and team workflow. Phase 2 (Months 3-9): Supervised console practice across foregut, bariatrics, abdominal wall, and colorectal cases with weekly post-case debriefs and surgical video analysis. Phase 3 (Months 9-12): Transition to advanced autonomy and operative leadership in complex re-operative cases, multidisciplinary planning, and program certification.
• Participate in weekly Benign Foregut Conferences, biweekly Rectal Tumor Boards, Morbidity & Mortality reviews, and semiannual journal clubs.
• Serve as peer mentors and clinical instructors, leading robotic simulation labs and bedside training for general surgery residents.
• Conduct surgical outcomes research, quality improvement initiatives, and procedural registry maintenance.
• Publish at least one peer-reviewed manuscript and submit abstracts to national conferences (SAGES, ASCRS, ACS).

Benefits

• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully covered malpractice insurance.
• Dedicated time outside of normal PTO to attend national conferences, present research, and participate in advanced educational courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior