Lehigh
Valley Hospital and Health Network
Medical center serving
Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania.
Headquarters:
Cedar Crest & I-78, P.O. Box 689,
Allentown, PA 18105
Employees: 8,000+
CEO: Elliot Sussman M.D.
Not-for-profit
Website:
http://www.lvh.org
Career
Site
Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH) is the region's
largest health care facility with more than 800 beds. It has
served the Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and surrounding communities
for more than 100 years.
Each year, Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health
Network
· treats more than 43,000 in-hospital patients
· cares for more than 220,000 people in various outpatient
settings
· handles more than 115,000 emergency room cases
· delivers more than 3,300 babies
· makes more than 100,000 home health visits
The hospital has a total of 800 acute beds
with a combined medical staff of more than 1,100 and more than
1,900 registered nurses with advanced education in their specialties.
The Health System reported revenues of
$1.01 billion in 2006.
In 2006, US News & World Report named
Lehigh Valley Hospital one of America's Best Hospitals in eight
categories -- heart care/heart surgery; digestive disorders;
cancer care, kidney disease, endocrinology, orthopedics, respiratory
disorders and urology.
Lehigh Valley Hospital has been named one
of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America by Fortune magazine.
Benefits
Medical Plans
Totally free health care for employees - 100% paid.
Generous Vacation and Sick Time
Beginning the first day on the job, Lehigh Valley Hospital and
Health Network (LVHHN) employees can use their personal time
off (PTO) any way they wish. Additionally, the longer employees
work here, the more sick time they accumulate. Employees can
even donate sick time to a colleague who is coping with a length
illness.
Yearly Wellness Bonus of $500
Each year, Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network (LVHHN)
employees are given $500 to spend on their health. They use it
toward gym memberships, exercise classes and wellness programs.
Education Assistance
Going back to school is a smart decision for employees. Full-time
employees receive 85 percent of their tuition up to $4,000 a
year. Part-time employees receive up to $2,000 annually.
Flexible Retirement Plan
Whether an employee is nearing retirement or just beginning
a long career, our flexible retirement plan allows one to choose
from specific options to achieve their financial needs.
Updated November 17, 2007
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