Genetics Physician

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking board-certified physicians for skilled nursing facilities and long-term care. Join a collaborative team focused on quality improvement and education, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with incentives

Flexible scheduling

Full benefits (health, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement)

Paid malpractice, licenses, DEA registration

CME and technology stipends

20 vacation days, six federal holidays, and five CME days

Qualifications

• Experience in diverse practice settings including outpatient and inpatient care.
• Educate medical students and residents.

Responsibilities

• Join a team providing care across various diagnoses and settings.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Skills

Professional Development

Quality Improvement

Collaborative Environment

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking non-geriatric board-certified physicians to join its growing team in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care settings.

LVHN's division of geriatrics, within the departments of family and internal medicine, comprises 14 physicians and 10 nurse practitioners providing care across various diagnoses and settings. Our geriatricians have received multiple grants and collaborate with family medicine residents and University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine students on research projects, abstracts, and case reports that are published and presented nationally.

In a geriatrics career with LVHN, you will experience:

1. Diverse Practice Settings: Practice in outpatient memory centers, inpatient consult services, and post-acute care facilities, ensuring a dynamic and fulfilling professional experience.
2. Professional Development and Education: Educate medical students and residents, shaping future healthcare leaders through mentorship and teaching.
3. Quality Improvement and Research: Participate in initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and experiences, supported by resources for clinical research and quality projects.
4. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of physicians and advanced care practitioners committed to high-quality, interdisciplinary care, supported by a large health network including institutes like the Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute, Heart Institute, and Surgical Excellence.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:

• Competitive salary with incentives
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to develop expertise in post-acute and long-term care medicine
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement)
• Paid malpractice, licenses, DEA registration
• CME and technology stipends
• 20 vacation days, six federal holidays, and five CME days

Why Join Us?

LVHN is recognized for patient-centered care and dedicated to enhancing quality of life for the aging population. Join our mission-driven team and be part of a thriving, innovative healthcare community committed to redefining care for our community’s most vulnerable patients.