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Posted: 16-Sep-25
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: ic-2023-1448
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
Position Overview
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
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
Recruiter Details
Kyle RickertSenior Clinician Recruiter, Pediatrics
Kyle_A.Rickert@lvhn.org
484-375-7307