General Pediatrician
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Job Description
Work Schedule: Join a Team That Delivers Excellence
Jefferson Health, Lehigh Valley Region
Imagine a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while working alongside an exceptional, collaborative team. At Jefferson Health, over 23,000 colleagues come together to deliver compassionate, innovative, high-quality care across the region.
From general pediatrics to the region’s most comprehensive pediatric specialties, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital offers physicians an outstanding environment to build or advance their careers.
General Pediatrics – Lehighton
LVPG Pediatrics–Lehighton is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatrician to provide office-based general pediatric care for patients from birth through high school graduation.
Your Clinical Practice Will Include
- Pediatric well-child care
- Sick visits
- Developmental and behavioral healthcare
- Comprehensive primary pediatric care
- Opportunities to collaborate with an experienced, collegial team
Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a. m.–5:00 p. m., evening, and weekend hours.
- Why Choose a Pediatrics Career with Jefferson Health?
- You’ll have access to a comprehensive pediatric network that includes:
- The region’s most pediatric specialties
- 50-bed pediatric inpatient unit
- 36-bed Level IV NICU at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest
- 12-bed Level II PICU
- 13-bed adolescent psychiatric unit
- Children’s Cancer and Multipurpose Infusion Center
- Two Children’s ExpressCARE locations, and growing
- The region’s only 24/7 children’s emergency department
Children’s Ambulatory Surgery Center
You’ll be part of an organization committed to teamwork, compassion, technology, and delivering an exceptional healthcare experience for every patient and family.
Exceptional Benefits & Total Rewards
- We recognize the dedication of our physicians and offer a generous Total Rewards package, including:
- Starting bonus
- Resident and Fellow educational stipends
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- CME time and allowance
- Relocation assistance, if applicable
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in General Pediatrics
- Valid Pennsylvania medical license or ability to obtain one
- Strong clinical skills
- Commitment to excellence in patient care
- Passion for clinical practice and serving children and families
- Excellent interpersonal dynamics
- Start or Continue Your Pediatrics Career With Us
- Whether you’re considering your first position after training or your next career move, discover the opportunity to grow with a nationally recognized, forward-thinking healthcare organization.
- Join the inspired, passionate team at Jefferson Health and help shape the future of pediatric care.
HNL Lab Medicine 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.
Address
363 N 1st St
Primary Location
Lehighton- N 1st Street
Position Type: Onsite
Department: 1012-10101 LVPG-L Pediatrics - Lehighton
Key Responsibilities
Provide office-based general pediatric care for patients from birth through high school graduation, including well-child visits and sick visits. Collaborate with an experienced, collegial team to deliver comprehensive primary pediatric care.
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Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Pediatrician at HNL Lab Medicine a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics — ranked against 683 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 20% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% 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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