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Chief of Occupational Medicine
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Occupational 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: 6/09/21

At Lehigh Valley Health Network, you have the opportunity to make an essential impact on the lives of your patients! We are seeking an enthusiastic BC/BE Occupational Medicine physician who has great clinical and interpersonal skills to join our team as Chief of Occupational Medicine!

Practice Overview:

Responsibilities will include clinical activities with a blend of administrative activities. Clinical duties include providing network Occupational Medicine services through Employee Health, clinic injury and illness care, MRO services, advising on wellness activities, and DOT, pre-placement employment, surveillance, and Fit for Duty exams. Additional expectations include:

  • Oversight of 10 Occupational Medicine physicians and 7 advanced practice clinicians across the network
  • Responsibility for the division’s clinical operations, quality improvement, research and educational mission
  • Interaction with corporate and government entities for medical support
  • See patients in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Trexlertown
  • Academic appointment is available through the Morsani School of Medicine at the University of South Florida
  • No holidays or on-call responsibility

Job Qualifications:

  • A network champion for Occupational Medicine and a passion for the clinical work
  • Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
  • Must possess DOT medical examiner certification and Medical Review Officer certification or obtain within the first 6 months of employment
  • A valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

Benefits & Perks:

  • Attractive Work Schedule
  • 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