Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

Our highly experienced clinicians deliver the most up-to-date, comprehensive care in pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine and sleep medicine. LVHN functions as a major referral center for communities within a 50-mile radius providing advanced therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and other forms of cardiopulmonary support, advanced bronchoscopy procedures (linear and curvilinear EBUS, navigational bronchoscopy, laser therapy, etc.) and other therapies.

Join our team of highly-collaborative, innovative pulmonologists, and critical care clinicians.

• This position is located in beautful Scranton, PA 
• Work alongside two additional pulmonary and critical care physicians and two PA-C
• Providers average 3 days per week in the outpatient clinic with an average of 15-18 patients per day.  Clinic hours are typically 700am to 430pm
• Split schedule of inpatient (40%) and outpatient (60%) responsibilities.
• Inpatient coverage provided at:
  • Regional Hospital of Scranton
  • Moses Taylor Hospital
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City
• Call schedule is 1 night per week
• Sleep medicine practice available

In a Pulmonary/Critical Care career, you'll experience:  

• A continued commitment to education, including sponsoring many residencies and fellowships.
  • PCCM education has been a key component of the Division of Internal Medicine, and it has been recognized as one of the networks top teaching experiences for residents, medical students, and fellows of other specialties.
• High-quality, state-of-the-art pediatric PFT lab, including spirometry, body plethysmography, DLCO, MIP/MEP and nitrogren washout
• Collaborative approach to patient care
• Positive work environment prioritizing team, wellness and community

Benefits & Perks

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, 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. 

• Starting Bonus
• Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified 
• A valid PA Medical License, or ability to obtain one, is required
• Permitted to work within the US

About LVHN

LVHN hospitals in the Lehigh Valley are the only hospitals in the region to have received Magnet® recognition five consecutive times since 2002. This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. LVHN is home to five clinical institutes. Each serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and education. Our institutes include Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute and Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. LVHN is also home to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, which is the only children's hospital in the region. This hospital gives our community access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, Children's ExpressCARE locations and a dedicated Children's ER.

We've been consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the region and among the best in the state. We're also Great Place to Work-Certified™, which means an overwhelming majority of our colleagues have a positive experience at LVHN.

These designations tell you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Vaccination Requirements

Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.