Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant
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Job Description
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
Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute furthers LVHN’s mission to heal, comfort and care for our community. We are proudly ranked 27th in the nation for orthopedic care and remain the only hospital in the region nationally recognized for orthopedics, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Practice Information
- Outpatient position with some hospital consults at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Reilly Children’s Hospital.
- Collaborate with adult physiatrists and pediatric colleagues.
- Spasticity management experience preferred.
- Opportunities for medical student/resident education and research with eligibility for an academic appointment through our academic affiliate, the University of South Florida.
- No current night, weekend, or holiday requirements.
We integrated more than 30 years’ experience and award-winning care under one team to provide the most comprehensive bone and joint care in the region. Join our team of nearly 150 clinicians and you’ll find expertise in complete musculoskeletal care, including:
- Orthopedics
- Physiatry
- Pain specialty
- Chiropractic medicine
- Podiatry
- In an Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant career with LVHN, you’ll experience:
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. Explore our benefits.
- Starting Bonus
- Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- Relocation (if applicable)
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.
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Work Shift
Day Shift
Address
1621 North Cedar Crest Blvd
Primary Location
Coordinated Health- 1621 Cedar Crest Blvd
Position Type: Onsite
Union
Not Applicable
Work Schedule
Department: 1012-80101 LVPG-L Orthopedics - 1621 N Cedar Crest
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide orthopedic trauma care and manage hospital consults at the Reilly Children’s Hospital. They will collaborate with adult physiatrists and pediatric colleagues while participating in medical student education and research.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in spasticity management and a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes. An academic appointment through the University of South Florida is available for those interested in research and education.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant at Lehigh Valley Health Network a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 320 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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