Transplant Physician Assistant (PA)

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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: PA: Transplant Surgery – General Our clinicians have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and innovative practices. At the Institute for Surgical Excellence, you’ll be a part of a team that is setting the bar for surgical excellence. Transplant program with over 30 years of experience and the only program in the greater Lehigh Valley Region Currently a high-volume kidney and pancreas program, with liver program in development Robust living donor program Minimally invasive/robotic donor and recipient programs Large vascular access practice Join a team of unmatched surgical expertise. Many of our clinicians have trained at the nation’s best academic institutions and published promising research in prestigious medical journals. Practice with a team performing more than 85,000 surgeries every year – 25 percent more than other centers in the region. In a Transplant Physician Assistant career with LVHN, you’ll have the opportunity to: Manage of Transplant Patients in various phases of care Work within a growing team of physicians and advanced practitioners Be at the forefront of leading-edge technologies, delivering high-quality care to patients An adaptable environment stays current with the latest advancements in medical technology

Requirements

Medical Physician Assistant, or Osteopathic Physician Assistant with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania
Physician Assistants must have a current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Responsibilities

Manage of Transplant Patients in various phases of care
Work within a growing team of physicians and advanced practitioners
Be at the forefront of leading-edge technologies, delivering high-quality care to patients
An adaptable environment stays current with the latest advancements in medical technology