Pediatric - Ophthalmology Physician

Pediatric - Ophthalmology Physician at Lehigh Valley Health Network summary:

A Pediatric Ophthalmologist position is available at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital within the Division of Pediatric Surgical Specialties. The role involves leading pediatric eye care, participating in research, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team at a full-service children’s hospital serving a large regional population. Candidates must hold or be pursuing subspecialty certification in pediatric ophthalmology and will have opportunities for academic appointment and professional growth through affiliations with Thomas Jefferson University.

The Lehigh Valley Reilly Children s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmologist to add to its growing section in the Division of Pediatric Surgical Specialties. As part of the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and Jefferson Health , this position offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape pediatric ophthalmologic care in eastern Pennsylvania. Candidates will have abundant opportunities to research and grow alongside our team of trusted and talented group. The candidate must have subspecialty certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology in pediatric ophthalmology or be on a path to this certification.

About Lehigh Valley Reilly Children s Hospital:

• Full-service children s hospital serving a region of 2.6 million people
• Dedicated pediatric facilities : Children s ER, PICU, Level IV NICU, and 112 inpatient beds

• Robust medical and surgical residency programs including General Surgery, ENT, Vascular, and Pediatrics.

• Network dedicated to Quality and Safety, participating in Pediatric NSQIP and pursuing ACS verification .

• A dedicated Children s Surgery Center for outpatient surgery.

• A multidisciplinary network of over 30 pediatric specialists , including Anesthesia, ENT, Urology, General, Plastics, and Orthopedics; with over 7,000 children surgeries performed each year.

Academic & Professional Growth:

• Pathway to academic appointment through Thomas Jefferson University
• Access to leadership development and educational resources via Thomas Jefferson University
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer

Life in the Lehigh Valley:

As the only children s hospital in the region , Lehigh Valley Reilly Children s Hospital offers pediatric ophthalmologists the opportunity to make a lasting impact in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. And beyond the hospital, the Lehigh Valley offers an outstanding quality of living including:

• Excellent public and private schools
• Over half a dozen colleges and universities
• Rich cultural, recreational, and outdoor activities year-round

To learn more or to submit your CV, please contact our Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgical Specialties, Marybeth Browne, MD., MHQS, FACS, FAAP or reach out directly to our recruiter: Lynne Jensen

We look forward to introducing you to our team and showing you why Lehigh Valley Reilly Children s Hospital is a special place to build on your career in pediatric ophthalmology.

Our locations are not designated by the federal government as an underserved region and therefore, we are not eligible to sponsor a J1 visa .

Keywords:

pediatric ophthalmology, pediatric surgeon, children's hospital, ophthalmologic care, medical research, board certification, clinical care, multidisciplinary team, academic appointment, patient care