Division Chief, LVHN Trauma Surgery

Division Chief of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery

The Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence (LVISE), part of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), a premier regional health system and proud member of Jefferson Health, seeks an outstanding leader in Trauma & Critical Care Surgery to serve as the Division Chief of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery and the Level I Trauma Medical Director at our Cedar Crest site. In addition, this position includes oversight of all the trauma centers at legacy LVHN.

LVISE has one of the country's largest and busiest trauma systems. It is comprised of one Level I adult trauma center and one Level II pediatric trauma center at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)-Cedar Crest, one Level II trauma center at LVH-Muhlenberg, one Level III trauma center at LVH-Pocono, and three Level IV trauma centers at LVH-Hazleton, LVH-Schuylkill, and LVH-Hecktown Oaks.

We believe this is an outstanding opportunity to manage a mature, experienced trauma system that is well-resourced and is a leader in innovation. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader with a passion for clinical excellence, academic advancement, and strategic growth, ready to shape the next chapter of medicine for our health system and the communities we serve.

As part of LVHN, the LVISE sets the standard for surgical care across the region, and we're just getting started. We bring together top-tier surgical talent, leading-edge technology, and a multidisciplinary approach that puts patient outcomes first. From advanced robotic-assisted procedures to pioneering minimally invasive techniques, our surgeons are empowered to push the boundaries of what's possible.

The Division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery consists of approximately 20 employed physicians along with significant advanced practice clinician support.

Job Description

• Oversee overall clinical and administrative operations of the Division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery in partnership with the Physician in Chief and the Executive Leadership Council (ELC).
• Provide leadership and management oversight in the areas of quality improvement, clinical program development, business development, medical staff relationships, policy development, and education.
• Be accountable to the Department Chair, the Surgical Executive Committee (SEC), and the members of the division.
• Meet with the Department Chair on a regular basis to examine short and long-term programmatic development strategy and division needs.
• Conduct bimonthly division meetings.
• Monitor compliance with the Department of Surgery attendance policy for meetings.
• Oversee clinical operations for all trauma and acute care surgery at all locations.
• Serve as the Trauma Medical Director of the Level I Adult Trauma Center.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery.
• Maintain divisional guidelines for emergency call responsibility, subject to approval of the Physician in Chief of LVISE.
• Chair all Performance Improvement Activities at the Level I Adult Trauma Center.
• Oversee all Performance Improvement Activities at all LVHN trauma centers.
• Mentor Division members, promote educational programs, and encourage scientific inquiry.
• Work with the Physician in Chief and ELC to direct the strategy and vision for the Institute for Surgical Excellence by contributing insights from the Trauma and Critical Care Surgery Division.
• Work collaboratively with leadership across all divisions and across LVHN.
• Determine the degree of proctoring necessary to ensure the quality of care delivered by new members of the division and be responsible for overseeing the proctoring.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Compensation & Benefits

We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a benefits package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. And now that we're proudly part of Jefferson Health, we can offer current and future clinicians new educational and development opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University across our larger service area. We leverage its position as a world-class medical institution to recruit the best and brightest clinicians.

Our compensation and rewards package is highly competitive and benchmark-driven, including opportunity for a performance-based incentive. As a large health network, we also offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, short/long term disability, CME, and retirement benefits to name a few.

Requirements

• Pennsylvania Medical License
• Medical Degree M.D. or D.O.
• Completion of a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
• Board certification in General Surgery with Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care
• Previous leadership appointments and experience as a trauma/acute care surgeon
• Involvement in education and research