East Strousburg,PA - USA

Position Requirements

Opportunity for an anesthesiologist with full-service, short-term acute care hospital in East Stroudsburg, PA

Description

The 217-bed Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono (formerly Pocono Medical Center) is a full-service, short-term acute care hospital in East Stroudsburg, PA. The voluntary nonprofit is a member of the Lehigh Valley Health Network and was the first community hospital in Pennsylvania to receive full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).

Awards

• Magnet® recognition
• Great Place to Work™ Certified
• Leapfrog’s “A” grade for patient safety
• Received Most Wired recognition
• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in several specialties

Case Assignments

Endo, general surgery, ortho, and more

Shifts

In-house call: 1 in 6. Post-call day off. No beeper call.

Team

Leadership

Michael Kline, MD

Team Highlights

The Pocono Medical Center focuses on positive workplace culture and collegial relationships among staff members. The care team model is this location’s practice model.

Our care team model means that we focus on giving everyone a voice, while supporting, respecting, and helping them to deliver care excellence.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist in the directing and coordinating of activities in the Anesthesia Department
• Responsible for the medical management of patients who are rendered unconscious and/or insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgery and other medical procedures
• Pre-anesthesia assessment
• Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
• Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements

• M.D./D.O. Degree from an accredited College of Medicine
• ECFMC and FLEX
• Completion of approved residency in anesthesia
• Currently licensed as a physician

Lifestyle

East Stroudsburg, PA:

Located in the scenic Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania, the borough of East Stroudsburg is home to the two largest service institutions in Monroe County. Once an industrial center, East Stroudsburg is known for its appealing, walkable downtown and its contemporary small-town style. Outdoor recreational pastimes abound—including whitewater rafting, golfing, hiking, skiing, fishing, and bird-watching.

• Area Attractions:
  • Pocono Snow soccer team
  • Historic East Stroudsburg railroad tower
  • Glen Park Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
  • Ski resorts and hiking trails
• Colleges and Schools:
  • Warren Community College, East Stroudsburg University
  • Summit School of the Poconos, East Stroudsburg Area School District, Notre Dame High School

Total Rewards

• Salary: $475K annually
• Sign-on bonus: $50K
• Loan repayment or training assistance program funding options are available  
• Generous paid time off
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Profit sharing
  • Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
  • Leadership and professional development opportunities

MD - Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono (Pocono Medical Center) - Full Time
$475K/year
In-house call 1 in 6.

EEO Statement

North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.