Chief, Pediatric Orthopedics

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Specialty:

Surg:
Pediatric Orthopedics

Jefferson Health, one of the nations largest and most highly-respected health systems, is conducting a national search for a visionary and dedicated leader to serve as Chief, Pediatric Orthopedics within Jefferson Orthopedics and the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute.

Opportunity Summary

This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical subspecialty division within a nationally-recognized integrated practice that spans Southeastern Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey based at Lehigh Valley Reilly Childrens Hospital, the regions first and most trusted childrens health network. Jefferson Orthopedics operates on a highly successful pluralistic model, combining employed and private practice physicians to form one of the country's largest orthopedic practices, consistently recognized among the top 25 programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

The successful candidate will be responsible for three core areas:

Clinical Leadership and Practice Building
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You will be sought as a "program builder" to establish best processes and practices, driving clinical excellence and integration for pediatric orthopedics across our geographically-based integrated network.
Executive Leadership and Enterprise Connectivity
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You will fulfill a vital leadership role as the Division Chief of Pediatric Orthopedics at both the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute and Jefferson Orthopedics. Additionally, there will be leadership opportunities with Lehigh Valley Reilly Childrens Hospital.
Academic Engagement
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The Division Chief has the opportunity to engage with residents across three existing and one emerging orthopedic residency programs. Development of a pediatric orthopedic fellowship would be supported when appropriate. Academic appointments through at Thomas Jefferson University are available and encouraged for qualified candidates.

Why choose Jefferson - Lehigh Valley for your career?

Jefferson Health is the Lehigh Valleys leading health care network, recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care and physician well-being. Join our mission-driven team and become a valued member of a thriving, innovative health care community. Also, we offer current and future clinicians new educational and developmental opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University. We leverage Jeffersons position as a world-class academic health system to recruit the best and brightest clinicians.

Together, were redefining ?the future of care.

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