Our surgeons possess unmatched depth and breadth of surgical knowledge in the area, specializing in less-invasive techniques and innovative practices. At Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, you’ll be part of a team that is setting the bar for improved outcomes, efficiency of care and colleague and patient satisfaction. Join a team of physicians who perform with unmatched surgical expertise and have trained at the nation’s best academic institutions and published promising research in prestigious medical journals. Our office is equipped with full-scale equipment required to see patients of all ages. For candidates trained in retina, the office is equipped with Cirrus OCT with Angio, wide-field Zeiss fundus camera and argon laser. There is a full-service optical shop that includes contact lens services. The office has a dedicated med-spa room offering limited esthetic services. Surgeries are performed at ambulatory surgery centers (no ownership stake) and in the hospital when general anesthesia is needed. 

In a retina surgical specialist career with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), you will:

• Work with a team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians and certified ophthalmic assistants within an established high-volume practice with a strong referral network.

• Perform clinical and surgical care of patients with retina diseases including: intravitreal injections, vitreoretinal surgeries and retinopathy of prematurity service (ROP).
• Be at the forefront of leading-edge technologies, delivering high-quality care to patients.
• Collaborate seamlessly with expert clinicians and with other highly-trained professionals, all possessing unique areas of expertise.
• Experience an adaptable environment that stays current with the latest advancements in medical technology.

Compensation and benefits for full-time retina surgical specialist

We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a benefits package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. And now that LVHN is proudly a part of Jefferson Health, we can 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.

Some of our compensation and benefits highlights include:

• Exceptional earning potential:
  • Salary between $600,000 and $700,000 plus a value-based incentive opportunity
  • No compensation at risk based on wRVU productivity
  • Up to $30,000 forgivable recruitment loan
  • Additional compensation support available for those who sign while in post-graduate training, equivalent to $2,500 per month while in training
• Comprehensive benefits:
  • Health, dental, vision and 403(b)/401(a) retirement savings  
  • Competitive paid time off and sick time
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Student loan support, Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer 
  • Malpractice, medical license, DEA license and others paid in full 
• Career growth opportunities: Continuing medical education allowance and dedicated time off along with technology reimbursement 
• Relocation assistance: Up to $10,000 available for qualifying candidates

• Must be board-eligible or board-certified with American Board of Ophthalmology
• A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• Reasonable call expectation
• Fellowship trained in retina

Discover more about our mission and values on our about page.

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.

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.