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Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiology Above average in AnesthesiologyNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $75,000

Listing transparency4 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

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

We are inviting board-certified or board-eligible pediatric anesthesiologists
with exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills to join Lehigh Valley
Physician Group (LVPG) Anesthesiology, part of Jefferson Health. In the Lehigh
Valley, we have more than 70 anesthesiologists, 150 CRNAs and several resident
trainees with a variety of clinical interests and expertise.

Position Overview

* By joining the Pediatric Anesthesiology Division within LVPG’s Department of
Anesthesiology, you will be closely partnered with the clinicians and staff
of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital at Cedar Crest for pediatric
anesthesiology service needs, including patients from our high-acuity NICU
and PICU.
* A mixed practice encompassing a roughly even split between pediatric cases
and adult generalist/obstetric cases in our main operating rooms, labor and
delivery suite, and non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) environment creates
welcome and stimulating challenges to keep sharp the full breadth of
anesthesiology skills and knowledge.
* Enjoy time in our crown jewel, a separately licensed but on-site ambulatory
Children’s Surgical Center for patients aged 6 months through 18 years.
* Enjoy flexibility with the structuring of work hours, shifts, call, and
time-off.
* Contribute to a robust academic environment, including 17 ACGME-accredited
training programs and an anesthesiology residency.
* Participate in and pursue supported clinical research and quality improvement
opportunities.

Job Qualifications

* Passion for clinical work to positively impact patient care, safety and
experience.
* Must be American Board of Anesthesiology board-certified or board-eligible in
both Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology.
* A valid Pennsylvania medical license or ability to obtain one is required.

Benefits & Perks

* Highly competitive salary at or above the 75th percentile
* Up to $75,000 forgivable recruitment loan
* Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings  
* Student loan support: Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer 
* Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and other practice
expenses paid in full 
* Ample reimbursement for additional continuing medical education activities
and technology
* Relocation services (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

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Department

1012-28106 1012-28106 LVPG-L Anesthesia - Cedar Crest

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Anesthesiologist will be part of a team dedicated to improving community health through high-quality, integrated care. The role emphasizes collaboration and professional satisfaction within a supportive environment.

Requirements

Candidates should have a strong background in anesthesiology with a focus on pediatric care. The position requires a commitment to teamwork and quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric AnesthesiaOrthopedic AnesthesiaCardiovascular AnesthesiaObstetric AnesthesiaCritical CareNeuroanesthesiaTeam-Based Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Anesthesiologist at Lehigh Valley Health Network a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Anesthesiology — ranked against 676 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 88% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
7% this job

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Work-life snapshot

6.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Anesthesiology

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Allentown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,710/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Hospitals and Health Care
Allentown, Pennsylvania
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings
CME Reimbursement
Relocation Services
Forgivable Recruitment Loan
Malpractice Insurance