Family Medicine Physician

Jefferson Health; Jim Thorpe (PA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Jim Thorpe, PA is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine physician to join a growing internal medicine division. This brand-new location offers an opportunity to build your own patient panel and deliver comprehensive primary care in a community-based setting.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, with shared call and collaborative support from onsite and regional teams, emphasizing patient-centered care, teaching, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine.
• Active Pennsylvania medical license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and pediatric patients in the Jim Thorpe area.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses with an evidence-based approach.
• Collaborate with specialists and care teams to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in teaching and community health initiatives.

Skills

Board Eligible/Certified in Family Med

PA Medical License

Education

Board certification in Family Medicine

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Specialty:

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is growing to serve our community. More than 2,000 primary care and specialty physicians, as well as more than 800 advanced practice clinicians, are employed by the health network through LVPG.

This practice will be located in Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania in Carbon County. This will be a brand-new location where you will have the opportunity to build your own panel. The office will be open Monday-Friday 8a-5p with call being rotated between all the Physician's and APC's in the region. Patient slot durations consist of 40 minutes for new, wellness/preventative for 45 and older, TOC, and medical clearance and 20 minutes for wellness/preventative for under 45, return patients and acute visits. Full time is considered 36 patient facing hours with part time being considered.

The division of internal medicine is growing with more than 20 practices and 100 clinicians.

In a family medicine career with LVHN, you'll experience:

• Flexible Monday-Friday schedules
• Call is shared with other practices in the region and goes to nurse triage first.
• Onsite and remote care team to support physician with in-basket work.
• Career development opportunities in teaching, research and physician leadership

Benefits:

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.

• Starting and Retention Bonus
• Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Free Scribe Services
• Eligible for a sizeable end of the year bonus

LVHN offers clinicians the strength of a large network, an integrated medical staff, and a platform to develop and grow your clinical, research, academic and educational career. Join an amazing team of internists who are committed to quality outcomes and provide patient-centered, progressive primary care.

Qualifications:

• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine
• A current Pennsylvania Medical License or the ability to obtain one is required

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.