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Job Description:

Per diem position- work a minimum of 7 to 10 days per month

Practice Overview:

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono, the only hospital in Monroe County that doesn't automatically transfer people with high-risk complex heart attacks out of the region.

• A team equipped for open heart surgery
• Capability to treat high-risk, complex heart attacks, 24/7
• Specialized care for complicated heart conditions
• An updated emergency room to enhance patient experience
• A care team from Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, the region's heart care leader
• The region's first 24/7 cardiac catheterization lab
• The only hospital offering cardiothoracic and vascular surgery in Monroe County
• Dedicated heart surgery team that includes three cardiothoracic surgeons, three physician assistants, a dedicated cardiac anesthesiologist and an exceptional staff of specialized nurses and operating room personnel
• A specially equipped electrophysiology lab to treat and manage abnormal heart rhythms
• A comprehensive heart failure program
• Advanced wound-care services, including hyperbaric chamber treatment
• 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) transmission from emergency medical services to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono while patient is en route to hospital

Job Qualifications:

• Must be Board eligible or Board Certified
• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• Cardiothoracic Surgery experience required

Benefits & Perks:

• Attractive Work Schedule & Starting Bonus
• Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package
• Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families
• Generous CME allowance and time
• Top-tier retirement programs
• Educational Stipend and Loan Forgiveness Assistance Program
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

EOE

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