Family Medicine Physician Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare network is seeking a Family Medicine Physician Assistant to join their dedicated team in Hazleton. This role offers a supportive environment with flexible schedules, free scribe services, and opportunities for professional growth. You'll be part of a cherished community practice, working alongside experienced clinicians. The organization values patient-centered care and offers a generous benefits package, including a starting bonus and malpractice insurance. If you're passionate about making a difference in primary care and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Starting Bonus

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

CME Time and Allowance

Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a clinician in Family Medicine or similar fields.
• Bilingual physician assistants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Join a team providing patient-centered care in a supportive environment.
• Opportunity to teach nurse practitioner and physician assistant students.

Skills

Family Medicine

Urgent Care

Emergency Medicine

Bilingual Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited educational program for Physician Assistants

Valid PA Medical License

Job description

Family Medicine Physician Assistant
Position Overview

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is growing to serve our community. This is a great opportunity for physicians and advanced practice clinicians to join our primary care division. 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 is located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Join an established team of one experienced, bilingual physician, an experienced nurse practitioner and a bilingual physician assistant. This is a cherished community practice with excellent network support.

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

• Flexible Monday-Friday schedules
• Free scribe services
• Onsite and remote care team to support physicians and APCs
• LVPG primary care APCs provide care for their own patient panel and see additional acute and follow up patients from the practice, as needed.
• Full time clinicians are scheduled 36 patient hours and 4 hours of administrative time
• Call is shared with other practices in the region and goes to nurse triage first.
• There are opportunities to teach nurse practitioner and physician assistant students, if interested.

LVHN offers clinicians the strength of a large network, an integrated medical staff, and a platform to develop and grow their clinical, research, academic and educational career. Join a department that is patient-centered, progressive and committed to finding joy in the practice of primary care.

Benefits & Perks

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 Bonus
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a clinician in Family Medicine/Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine
• A Valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• Graduate of an accredited educational program for Physician Assistants
• Bilingual physician assistants are encouraged to apply.

Recruiter Details

Karen R. Fay
Senior Clinician Recruiter, Family Medicine
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484-294-5651