Hospice Medicine Physician

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Allentown seeks a qualified candidate to evaluate and treat patients while maintaining licensure and coordinating with the medical staff. This role involves ensuring quality patient-centered care, monitoring patient satisfaction, and documenting healthcare encounters. Ideal candidates must have an accredited Medical Degree and a Pennsylvania Medical License upon hire. This is an opportunity to join a recognized and devoted team at the forefront of health care excellence.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Medical Degree from an accredited program.
• Required to hold a Pennsylvania Medical License upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients according to policies.
• Maintains licensure and collaborates with colleagues.
• Documents all patient visits and complies with standards.
• Monitors patient satisfaction scores and works with leadership on strategies to improve the patient experience.
• Documents and codes all patient visits and encounters in appropriate medical record according to standards.

Education

Medical Degree Accredited program

PA Medical License - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Job description

Join a team that delivers excellence. 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 health care 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 health care 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 health care possible every day.

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

Specialty

Hospice/Palliative Care

Summary

Evaluates and treats patients in accordance with LVHN Medical staff by‑laws and applicable policies. Maintains licensure, LVHN medical staff privileges and ability to provide optimum care. Coordinates patient care efficiently and effectively with LVHN representatives and staff members. Supervises Advanced Practice Clinicians, physicians, residents, fellows and medical students, when needed. Collaborates with colleagues to fulfill the missions of LVHN.

Job Duties

• Provides quality evaluation and treatment to patients.
• Involves patients, families, and colleagues in providing high quality patient‑centered care and service excellence. Encourages and models constructive dialogue and crucial conversations.
• Collaborates with colleagues and participates in LVHN activities. Maintains optimal availability for patient care. Promotes the health of the community.
• Monitors patient satisfaction scores and works with leadership on strategies to improve the patient experience.
• Documents and codes all patient visits and encounters in appropriate medical record in accordance with LVHN or other applicable compliance standards, state, and federal guidelines.
• Uses standard processes and evidence‑based guidelines to achieve quality care. Supports LVHN resources and practitioners by promoting and referring internally, when appropriate, to enhance quality. Utilizes LVHN resources efficiently and effectively, including EMR technology, while ensuring timely, appropriate, and quality medical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Degree Accredited program.
• PA Medical License - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Physical Demands

Depending on role and specialty as well as condition of the patient, this may vary and include light energy levels of lifting or carrying 25 lbs. through high energy which would include lifting 50 lbs., pushing and pulling and carrying items short distances.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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Req ID: wd-JR131861