Family Medicine Physician Assistant

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 (LVHN) is growing to serve our community. This is a great opportunity for physicians and advanced practice clinicians to join our primary care division. More than 2,000 primary care and specialty physicians, as well as more than 800 advanced practice clinicians, are employed by the health network through LVPG.

This practice is located in Hazleton PA. At this practice there are 2 Physicians and 2 APCs. The practice is open Monday-Friday 7:30a-5p with call being rotated with clinicians in the region. Patient slot durations consist of 40 minutes for new patients, child wellness/preventative, wellness/preventative for 46 and older, TOC, and medical clearances and 20 minutes for wellness/preventative for 45 and under, return patients and acute visits. Full time is considered 36 patient facing hours with part time being considered.  

In a family medicine career with LVHN, you’ll experience:

• Variety of practice settings
• Flexible Monday-Friday schedule
• Free scribe services
• Onsite and remote care team to support physicians and APCs
• LVPG primary care APCs provide care for their own patient panel and see additional acute and follow up patients from the practice, as needed.
• Call is shared with other practices in the region and goes to nurse triage first.
• There are opportunities to teach nurse practitioner and physician assistant students, if interested

LVHN offers clinicians the strength of a large network, an integrated medical staff, and a platform to develop and grow their clinical, research, academic and educational career. Join a department that is patient-centered, progressive and committed to finding joy in the practice of primary care.

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 and Retention Bonus
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Eligible for a sizeable end of the year bonus

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a clinician in Family Medicine/Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine preferred
• A Valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

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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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

141 N Vine St

Primary Location:

Phoenix Medical Building- 141 Vine Street

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Department:

1012-20501 LVPG-H Family Medicine- Vine St