Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Hellertown (PA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting and Retention Bonus

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Cover

CME Time and Allowance

Relocation (if applicable)

Free Scribe Services

End of year bonus

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a qualified Internal Medicine physician to join our Hellertown, Northampton County practice. The role includes 36 patient-facing hours in a full-time schedule, with call rotated among the region, and a supportive team environment.

You will work with 1 Physician and 1 Advanced Practice Clinician to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, with opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership within LVHN.

Qualifications

• Valid PA medical license or the ability to obtain one.
• 2 years of Primary Care/Urgent Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and urgent care in an internal medicine setting.
• Collaborate with onsite and remote care teams to support physician workload.
• Participate in nurse triage and regional call rotation as applicable.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Medical Doctor (MD) or DO

Pennsylvania Medical License

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 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 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:

This position is located in Hellertown Pennsylvania in Northampton County. At our Hellertown practice, there will be 1 Physician and 1 APC to start. The office is open 8a-5p with call being rotated with other Physician and APC's in the region. Patient slot durations consist of 40 minutes for new, wellness/preventative for 46 and older, TOC, and medical clearance and 20 minutes for wellness/preventative45 years old and under, return patients and acute visits. Full time is considered 36 patient facing hours with part time and per diem being considered.

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

In an internal medicine career with LVHN, you'll experience:

• Flexible Monday-Friday schedules
• Call 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
• 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:

• Valid License/Certification in Pennsylvania, or the ability to obtain one
• 2 years of Primary Care/Urgent Care experience preferred

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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