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Posted: 18-May-26
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: wd-JR131438
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
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:
Shape the Future of Developmental Pediatrics with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital
Join the region’s first and most trusted children’s hospital, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, and become part of a nationally recognized team delivering innovative, high-acuity acre with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, the primary site for pediatric specialties in eastern Pennsylvania, we offer a robust pediatric primary care network, a full range of pediatric subspecialties, and a well-established Pediatric Residency Program with eight residents per class. Physicians here are encouraged to take on leadership roles, develop quality improvement (QI) initiatives, and help shape the future of pediatric care in our region.
Comprehensive Pediatric Services and DBP Support:
Ambulatory & Specialty Care: Children’s Cancer and Infusion Center and Children’s Surgery Center, both located within the Hecht Family Children’s Specialty Center.
Inpatient Services:
40-bed Level IV NICU with 24/7 neonatal coverage across three regional NICUs.
Newly renovated 12-bed PICU staffed around the clock by in-house pediatric intensivists and critical care nurses.
Expanded Children’s ER (2021), now the largest outside of Philadelphia, with over 25,000 visits annually.
Pediatric certified burn center and Level II pediatric trauma program.
Emergency access via MedEvac ground and air transport.
Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) Support:
Dedicated team including pediatric neuropsychologists and habilitation therapists supporting needs such as toileting, sleep, emotional regulation, AAC evaluations, speech services, and developmental testing (ADOS, DAYC-2).
RN and primary care coordination to support the DBP practice with assistance in writing ABA orders, pre-evaluation preparation including labs and habilitative service integration and streamlined workflows to improve access and intervention efficiency.
Why join LVHN?
LVHN is the Lehigh Valley’s leading health network recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care. Join our mission-driven team and become a valued member of a thriving, innovative health care community. Now that LVHN is proudly part of Jefferson Health, we 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. Together, let’s redefine health care.
About the Lehigh Valley area
The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, located in the heart of eastern Pennsylvania, 60 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City. The area has outstanding public and private school systems, more than a half-dozen colleges and universities and an abundance of cultural and recreational year-round offerings. As a resident of the Lehigh Valley, you’ll experience its charming, close-knit community atmosphere while being just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Achieve work-life balance by making a meaningful impact on the lives of our community while exploring all the adventures eastern Pennsylvania has to offer.
Benefits
We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous benefits package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Some of our benefits include:
Competitive salary with incentive plans
Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings
Student loan support, Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer
Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and others paid in full
Reimbursement for continuing medical education and technology
Relocation services (if applicable)
Qualifications
Passion for clinical work to positively impact patient care, safety and experience
Must be board-eligible or board-certified with the American Board of Pediatrics
Fellowship trained in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
Discover more about our mission and values on our about page.
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.
Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Recruiter Details
Kyle RickertSenior Clinician Recruiter
Kyle.Rickert@jefferson.edu
484-375-7307