Job Summary
Job Description
At Lehigh Valley Health Network, you have the opportunity to make an essential impact on the lives of your patients! We are seeking enthusiastic BC/BE Bariatrician who has great clinical and interpersonal skills to join our team in beautiful Allentown, PA and supervise our team of bariatricians as Practice Leader.
Practice Overview:
- Our new associate will join 5 other bariatricians who enjoy no-call responsibilities as well as the benefits of working for the area’s largest employer
- Team includes several Registered Dietitians, Behavioral Health Specialists, and Patient Navigators
- Metabolic testing performed on-site
- BMI scales located in every exam room
- 8 Programs and 6 Group Topic Sessions available for patients including, but not limited to:
- Maximize Your Metabolism
- Lifestyle Balance
- Medical Weight Loss
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Introduction to FItness
- Nutrition 101
- Decoding Nutrition Labels
- Embracing Change
- Opportunity to teach fellows/residents/medical students
- Eligibility for faculty appointment at the University of South Florida, LVHN’s academic affiliate
Job Qualifications:
- A network champion for Obesity Medicine and a passion for the clinical work
- Must be Board certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, as well as Obesity Medicine
- A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
Benefits & Perks:
- Attractive Work Schedule & Starting Bonus
- Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package
- Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families
- Generous CME allowance and time
- Top-tier retirement programs
- Educational Stipend and Loan Forgiveness Assistance Program
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- Relocation Assistance