Pain Medicine

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment loan up to $100k

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Health/dental/vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a pain medicine clinician who is board-eligible or -certified to join our team across the Hazleton and Schuylkill campuses. You will work with a multidisciplinary group to deliver comprehensive musculoskeletal care and coordinate outpatient pain management.

The role offers collaboration with physician assistants, streamlined patient encounters, and opportunities in a large, patient-centered health system with strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in pain medicine.
• A PA medical license or ability to obtain one in Pennsylvania.
• ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pain medicine care across LVHN clinics and independent facilities.
• Collaborate with PAs and support staff to streamline patient encounters and treatment plans.
• Work between LVH-Hazleton and LVH-Schuylkill campuses with cross-site responsibilities.
• Perform procedures in outpatient setting or specialized centers as scheduled.

Skills

Board certification/eligibility

Medical license (PA)

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME Pain Medicine fellowship

Job description

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: As a part of Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute, you’ll be part of a team that is setting the bar for improved outcomes, efficiency of care and colleague and patient satisfaction. Join our team of clinicians who have expertise in complete musculoskeletal care including orthopedics, physiatry, pain, chiropractic medicine and podiatry. This position is split between our Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)-Hazleton and LVH-Schuylkill campuses - click on either location to learn more about the campuses and their communities.

In a pain medicine career with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), you will: Thrive with a well-established, award-winning team that employs more than 200 dedicated staff members providing the most comprehensive bone and joint care in the region. Work within a community hospital environment with the support of a large network. Join a well-known practice in the community with more than 30 years of integrated experience in complete musculoskeletal care. Perform outpatient office and clinical rotation 3.5 days a week and medical procedures in office or at our outpatient surgery center 1.5 days a week. Receive clinical support with three network-wide dedicated pain medicine physician assistants and clerical support from office staff that helps make patient encounters and treatment more streamlined.

About Hazleton Places like Hazleton make it possible to work within reach of Scranton, New York City and Philadelphia, but live where community, affordability and quality of life come first. Achieve work-life balance by making a meaningful impact on the lives of our communities while exploring all the adventures that eastern Pennsylvania has to offer. Hazleton thrives as one of the region’s largest, most diverse and fastest-growing economic hubs featuring a healthy mix of conveniently located urban, suburban and rural neighborhoods perfect for new residents seeking a balanced lifestyle who have a passion for improving lives.

Compensation and benefits for full-time pain medicine clinician with LVHN

We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a benefits package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. And now that we’re proudly part of Jefferson Health, we can offer current and future clinicians new educational and development opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University across our larger service area. We leverage its position as a world-class medical institution to recruit the best and brightest clinicians. Some of our compensation and benefits highlights include:

• Exceptional earning potential: Competitive salary
• Performance/productivity-based incentives in addition to salary
• Maximum total earnings potential above 75th percentile
• Up to $100,000 forgivable recruitment loan
• Additional compensation support available for those who sign while in post-graduate training, equivalent to $2,500 per month while in training
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision and 403(b)/401(a) retirement savings
• Competitive paid time off and sick time
• Long-term disability coverage
• Student loan support, Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer
• Malpractice, medical license, DEA license renewals paid in full
• Career growth opportunities: Continuing medical education allowance and dedicated time off along with technology reimbursement
• Relocation assistance: Up to $10,000 available for qualifying candidates

Qualifications

• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
• A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• ACGME accredieted Pain Medicine fellowship 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.

Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 50 Moisey Dr Primary Location: Health Center at Hazleton Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Department: 1012-81501 LVPG-H Physiatry- Hwc

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. LVHN’s culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.