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Palliative Medicine Physician
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/10/21

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 Palliative Medicine Physician who has great clinical and interpersonal skills to join our team in beautiful Allentown, PA.

Practice Overview:

For 23 consecutive years, Lehigh Valley Health Network has been ranked among the nation’s best hospitals As the Section of Palliative Medicine we are a part of the fabric of care at LVHN, with a fully integrated palliative care continuum to assure optimal patient experience.

  • Education is part of our culture as we have 2 ACGME Fellows per year that interface with our entire team.
  • Our specialty-trained palliative care team, including MD’s, CRNP’s, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselor, RN’s and administrative staff care for patients when they are in the hospital, in our office-based practice, or in our nationally-recognized home-based service.
  • Our Palliative staff is second to none, caring for a growing census as we branch into new markets.
  • The successful candidate must be interested in leading educational and learning experiences, participate in the development of palliative care as a specialty and value team-based care.

Job Qualifications:

  • A network champion for Palliative and a passion for the clinical work
  • Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
  • 2+ years of experience is preferred
  • A valid 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