The Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute (LVOI) seeks an outstanding leader in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery to serve as our Division Chief. The LVOI is one of the country’s largest and busiest Musculoskeletal care centers; our nearly 200 providers perform over 27,000 Orthopedic procedures annually. Our Institute has been recognized by US News & World Report as #27 in the Nation.

In partnership with the Physician-in-Chief (to whom the successful candidate would report) and the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the roles and responsibilities of the Foot & Ankle Division Chief would include, but not be limited to:
1) Oversee clinical operations for all Foot & Ankle Surgery at all locations
2) Manage day-to-day activities of the Division and it’s Section of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

3) Mentor Division members, promote educational programs and encourage scientific inquiry
4) Work with the Physician-in-Chief and Executive Leadership Council to direct the strategy and vision for LVOI by contributing insights from the Foot & Ankle Division, as well as adhere to and uphold the LVOI’s Citizenship commitments

5) Plan and manage the clinical expansion of the Foot & Ankle Division through strategic recruitment and retention of talent
6) Work collaboratively with leadership across all divisions at in LVOI and across the Network

7)Prepare to take a Division-level, Department Level, or Program Level leadership position in the event that LOVI starts and ACGME- accredited Orthopedic Residency or Foot & Ankle Fellowship.

• A valid Pennsylvania medical license
• MD or DO degree from an accredited degree-granting institution
• Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Residency program
• Completion of a year-long Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship
• Board certification/eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery

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Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.

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