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Infectious Disease Physician - Eastern Pennsylvania
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Infectious Disease
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
707 Hamilton St, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18101, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/15/24
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience and join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for over 20 years. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, consider LVHN where you will provide community care and impact the lives of your patients.
We are hiring a BC/BE Infectious Disease Physician who have exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills to join us at Lehigh Valley Health Network in beautiful Allentown, PA.
Practice Overview:
LVHN offers providers the strength of a large network, an integrated medical staff and a platform to develop and grow your clinical, research, academic, and educational career.
LVHN’s Infectious Disease Program serves an eight county area in Eastern Pennsylvania with a population of over two million. The Infectious Disease team is well established and has 14 physicians and 5 physician assistants who primarily cover Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)-Cedar Crest in Allentown and LVH-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA. Telemedicine consults are provided to other Lehigh Valley Hospitals in Pottsville, Hazleton and East Stroudsburg, PA. LVH-Cedar Crest is a 988-bed teaching hospital and faculty appointments are available through the University of South Florida, College of Medicine, LVHN’s academic partner.
The Infectious Disease position is an exciting opportunity to join the team as LVHN stands on the precipice of tremendous growth in transplant medicine. Lehigh Valley Health Network currently performs kidney and pancreas transplants and has agreements with the University of Pennsylvania for collaboration on Heart and Liver Transplants. The LVHN Cancer Institute is preparing to provide stem cell transplants and CAR T therapy to patients. In addition to transplant patients, the physician will see a broad mix of ID patients including post-op, burn, oncology and others. The mix of clinical responsibilities is approximately 80% inpatient consultations and 20% outpatient.
Job Qualifications:
• A network champion for Infectious Disease
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Infectious Disease
• A current Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
Benefits & Perks:
• 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
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance
Community Information: Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley is a beautiful region in Eastern Pennsylvania which is located 1 hour north of Philadelphia & 1.5 hours west of New York City! This reasonable cost of living area consists of historic cities such as Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and numerous small towns. The region is home to outstanding public and private schools, ten colleges and universities, safe neighborhoods, music festivals, minor league sport teams and a strong economy! To learn more about the Lehigh Valley visit: www.discoverlehighvalley.com
About LVHN
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a large nonprofit health system in eastern Pennsylvania with 19,000 colleagues, over 1,300 beds across six full-service hospital campuses, 2,900 medical staff, 200 outpatient practices, and an academic environment with 25 fully accredited, free standing residency and fellowship programs. Our physicians are eligible for faculty appointment with our academic partner - the University of South Florida. LVHN has been consistently ranked among America’s Top Hospitals for over 20 years.
We are hiring a BC/BE Infectious Disease Physician who have exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills to join us at Lehigh Valley Health Network in beautiful Allentown, PA.
Practice Overview:
LVHN offers providers the strength of a large network, an integrated medical staff and a platform to develop and grow your clinical, research, academic, and educational career.
LVHN’s Infectious Disease Program serves an eight county area in Eastern Pennsylvania with a population of over two million. The Infectious Disease team is well established and has 14 physicians and 5 physician assistants who primarily cover Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)-Cedar Crest in Allentown and LVH-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA. Telemedicine consults are provided to other Lehigh Valley Hospitals in Pottsville, Hazleton and East Stroudsburg, PA. LVH-Cedar Crest is a 988-bed teaching hospital and faculty appointments are available through the University of South Florida, College of Medicine, LVHN’s academic partner.
The Infectious Disease position is an exciting opportunity to join the team as LVHN stands on the precipice of tremendous growth in transplant medicine. Lehigh Valley Health Network currently performs kidney and pancreas transplants and has agreements with the University of Pennsylvania for collaboration on Heart and Liver Transplants. The LVHN Cancer Institute is preparing to provide stem cell transplants and CAR T therapy to patients. In addition to transplant patients, the physician will see a broad mix of ID patients including post-op, burn, oncology and others. The mix of clinical responsibilities is approximately 80% inpatient consultations and 20% outpatient.
Job Qualifications:
• A network champion for Infectious Disease
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Infectious Disease
• A current Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
Benefits & Perks:
• 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
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance
Community Information: Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley is a beautiful region in Eastern Pennsylvania which is located 1 hour north of Philadelphia & 1.5 hours west of New York City! This reasonable cost of living area consists of historic cities such as Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and numerous small towns. The region is home to outstanding public and private schools, ten colleges and universities, safe neighborhoods, music festivals, minor league sport teams and a strong economy! To learn more about the Lehigh Valley visit: www.discoverlehighvalley.com
About LVHN
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a large nonprofit health system in eastern Pennsylvania with 19,000 colleagues, over 1,300 beds across six full-service hospital campuses, 2,900 medical staff, 200 outpatient practices, and an academic environment with 25 fully accredited, free standing residency and fellowship programs. Our physicians are eligible for faculty appointment with our academic partner - the University of South Florida. LVHN has been consistently ranked among America’s Top Hospitals for over 20 years.
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.
Interested candidates please email CV to Dr. Amy Slenker, Chief of Infectious Disease, c/o Catherine Sommers, Physician Recruiter, at [Register to View] or call [Register to View] .