Ob/Gyn Generalist – Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery-Focused

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: LVPG OB/GYN is an enterprise of multiple practices across several counties in southeastern Pennsylvania that serves women’s preventive, gynecological, and obstetric needs. Inpatient care is conducted at 2 Family Birth and Newborn Centers, Cedar Crest (Allentown) and Muhlenberg (Bethlehem) hospital sites, and 2 primary surgical locations at Muhlenberg and 17th Street (Allentown) campuses. Join a team of general ob/gyn physicians, midwives, ob/gyn hospitalists, and maternal-fetal medicine specialists at our largest network maternity hospital. This campus supports over 3000 births annually and serves as a referral hospital for our 4 other network maternity hospitals and for other regional facilities outside our network. Our hospitalists serve as the primary teaching faculty for the ob/gyn residents and medical students, and they work closely with our maternal fetal medicine physicians for management of high-risk patients. Newborn services include a Level IV NICU and access to our Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital pediatricians, including medical and surgical specialists. Limited hospital-based gynecology care may also be performed. Opportunities exist for participation in education, clinical research, quality and patient safety, and healthcare administration. In an obstetrics and gynecology career with LVHN, you will experience: Over 30 service sites for obstetrics and gynecology in 11 counties serving women’s preventive, gynecologic and obstetrics needs. Five  Family Birth and Newborn Centers  throughout the region provide maternity care. Additional locations that provide gynecologic surgical care for women using traditional and advanced minimally invasive techniques. Multiple locations that give physicians and APCs the option to choose the setting in which they practice. Intimate and familiar patient settings or busy bustling practices Community-based programs or academic tertiary referral hospitals Collaborate with a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurse midwives dedicated to providing exceptional care. Ability to teach and train students and residents at some locations. Position Overview: Gynecologic surgery Along with the Ob/Gyn Generalist team and other MIGS focused generalists, responsible for providing gynecologic surgical services at all LVHN facilities (including Lehigh, Pocono, Schuylkill, and Hazleton) Gynecology-only office practice Perioperative care, preventative gynecologic care and gynecologic problem visits- routine and complex problems Core GYN inpatient coverage Along with the Ob/Gyn Generalist team, this position is responsible for inpatient Gyn coverage and for back-up obstetric coverage to L&D units at LVHN hospitals. Key Responsibilities Provide medical and surgical management for complex benign gynecological disorders such as endometriosis, fibroids, and pelvic pain. Perform minimally invasive surgeries, including laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and robotic surgery, with a focus on advanced techniques. Contribute to academic activities, including didactic lectures, curriculum development, and simulation training for residents and medical students. Participate in potential surgical leadership and mentorship opportunities and support the growth and expansion of the MIGS division. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons from specialties such as general surgery, colorectal surgery, urology, and plastic surgery, utilizing minimally invasive techniques to achieve optimal outcomes. Qualifications Board-certified ob/gyn Experience as an attending ob/gyn physician for at least 10 years preferred Demonstration of MIGS aptitude with completion of at least one of the following: Successful completion of an AAGL-recognized fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery / Complex Benign Gynecology Designation by ABOG as a MIGS-focused practice Maintenance of privileges for GYN surgery, including advanced robotic and/or laparoscopic procedures for 5+ years within the past year. A case log with the applicant’s last 24-months of cases should be submitted with application.  At least 100 minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries yearly should be included. Eligible cases include robotic laparoscopy, hysteroscopic resectoscope, and traditional advanced laparoscopic cases. Benefits We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career.   Explore our benefits. Starting Bonus Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage CME Time and Allowance Relocation (if applicable) Compensation Competitive base salary plus year-end incentives Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity emp