Rheumatologist

1012 Lehigh Valley Physician Group - Lehigh; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Bonus

Relocation assistance

CME Time and Allowance

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Cover

Continuation of employee benefits

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) seeks a BC/BE Rheumatologist to join a large, multi-site practice with a new office in Coopersburg, PA opening mid-2026. The role focuses on outpatient care, with inpatient teaching and occasional weekend coverage.

You will work with 15 rheumatologists, 2 PAs and 1 CRNP in a collaborative environment, using Epic EMR and tying wellness and high-quality outcomes to family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Board certification status and PA medical license required or eligible.
• Must adhere to LVHN vaccination policies and pre-employment testing.
• Equal opportunity employer statement.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rheumatology care to a diverse patient population.
• Inpatient teaching service and weekend coverage about six times per year.
• Collaborate with a large multi-site group of rheumatologists, PAs and CRNP.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical excellence

Education

Board Eligible or Board Certified

Pennsylvania Medical License

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:

Lehigh Valley Health Network is the region's number one choice. At Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) you will provide care that impacts the daily lives of your patients. We are seeking an enthusiastic BC/BE Rheumatologist who has exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills to join our team at a new office in Coopersburg, PA with a planned opening in mid-2026.

In a rheumatology career with LVHN, you will experience:

• A large, multi-site employed group of 15 rheumatologists, 2 PAs and 1 CRNP
• The strength and size of LVHN promises a busy, diverse patient population
• Primary focus on outpatient practice
• Inpatient teaching service and weekend coverage approximately 6 times per year
• One holiday every other year
• Rheumatology fellowship program
• Epic EMR
• Focus on wellness and support while working alongside your colleagues

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

Qualifications

Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.

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. 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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1. Work Shift: Day Shift
2. Address: 798 Hausman Rd Ste 100
3. Primary Location: Allentown- Hausman Road
4. Position Type: Onsite
5. Union: Not Applicable
6. Work Schedule: Department: 1012-35101 LVPG-L Rheumatology - Hausman Rd

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.