LVHN is seeking a Family Medicine -Core Faculty Physician

Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: November 17, 2024

Job Description:

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a great place to work and grow your career. From professional development offerings and internal advancement to educational discounts and tuition reimbursement, the possibilities for growth with LVHN are limitless.
If you are someone who aligns with LVHN s core values Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence you will have a rewarding and successful career here.
The Department of Family Medicine at LVHN is a great place to start or continue your career. Our clinicians serve as the entry point for most of our patients medical care. Join a department that is patient-centered, progressive, and committed to finding joy in the practice of family medicine.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking an experienced physician with a passion for clinical care and resident education to join the Department of Family Medicine as a member of the core faculty.
About the LVHN Family Medicine Residency Program:

• The Lehigh Valley Family Medicine Residency is a well-established program, with a recognized history of excellence in resident education.
  
• This is an ACGME accredited program with Osteopathic Recognition.
  
• The residency is expanding and now accepts eight residents per year.
  
• About half of our residents are MDs and half are DOs.
  
• We offer an innovative educational program. Our residency design is based upon leading-edge medical education theory and research.
  
• We have been honored nationally for our relationship-centered care, for our educational innovations in residency education, and for pioneering many of the developments underlying the patient-centered medical home
  
• Learn more at: About the Position:
  • The selected candidate will split their time between resident education (.3 FTE), resident precepting (.1 FTE) and clinical hours (.6 FTE). This position offers flexibility in scheduling.
    
  • This position is eligible for faculty appointment through LVHN s academic affiliate, the University of South Florida (USF).
    
  • We are seeking an experienced physician who will bring new ideas, thoughts, opinions, and skills to the program.
    
    • The following skill sets will be viewed favorably but are not required:
      
      • Family medicine with obstetrics
        
      • DEI expertise
        
      • Point of care ultrasound
        Benefits:
        • Value based compensation plan focused on quality of care
          
        • Total Rewards Package covering all of your benefit needs
          
        • Free scribe service
          
        • Large starting and retention bonuses
          
        • Student loan repayment assistance
          
        • Generous CME allowance and time
          
        • Top tier retirement plans
          
        • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
          
        • Relocation assistance
          
          
          Job Qualifications:
          • Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
            
          • A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
            About Lehigh Valley Health Network: Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is comprised of 13 hospital campuses plus numerous health centers, physician practices, rehabilitation locations, ExpressCARE sites and other outpatient care locations in 10 eastern Pennsylvania counties serving a population of over 2 million residents.
            LVHN offers an academic environment with 31 fully accredited, free standing residency and fellowship programs. Our physicians are eligible for faculty appointment with our academic partner - the University of South Florida. LVHN has been consistently ranked among America s Top Hospitals for over 20 years and been recognized as a Great Place to Work for the past 4 years.
            Our Location: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and more all brimming with picturesque boroughs, parks, trails and waterways. With year-round activities ranging from skiing and golfing, to arts festivals and fine dining, you can enjoy all Pennsylvania has to offer with LVHN s excellent flexibility and work-life balance. Plus, with amazing cities like NYC, Baltimore, Washington, DC and Philly just a short drive away, there are endless opportunities to enjoy your days off from visiting New York s Metropolitan Museum of Art to enjoying Philly s world famous cheesesteaks.
            Influenza vaccinations are required at most LVHN facilities for all colleagues with patient contact unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice and is strongly encouraged for all colleagues. Safety sensitive positions at LVHN cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites.
            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.

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