General Pediatrician

General Pediatrician

Position Overview

At Lehigh Valley Health Network in partnership with Valley Health Network, you can make an essential impact on the lives of your patients. We are seeking enthusiastic BC/BE General Pediatrician who has great clinical and interpersonal skills to join our team in beautiful Allentown, PA.

Practice Overview:

• The Children’s Clinic provides pediatric primary care and specialty care to a large underserved and chronically ill population.
• Our new associate will join a collegial group of experienced physicians and nurse practitioners who share responsibilities for providing patient care, teaching medical students and pediatric residents, rounding in the nursery, and taking outpatient call.
• The Children’s Clinic has a full complement of staff and on-site services including nutritionists, social workers, case managers and interpreters.
• We offer a collegial environment, opportunity for professional growth and an attractive compensation/benefit package.
• Non-profit organization to provide participation in National Health Service Corps and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs.
• LVHN is an academic community hospital with established pediatric services in 30 specialties and general pediatrics.
• Patients admitted to LVHN are covered by an in-house team of pediatric hospitalists.

Benefits & Perks

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 Bonus
• Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

Opportunity Highlights:

• A FQHC-LA does not turn patients away based on their ability to pay and removes financial barriers for receiving care. FQHC-LAs provide whole-person care, creating opportunities for the health center to go beyond the traditional four walls of medicine to address barriers that often are the root cause of poor health.
• Partnering with the people of our community to achieve health and wellness through the delivery of extraordinary care that is compassionate, accessible, and affordable in a family centered and culturally sensitive environment.
• Practices core values of Respect, Compassion, Excellence, and Connectedness.

Community Information:

One of the largest cities in Pennsylvania, Allentown is a charming community filled with events and activities perfect for families and individuals alike. With endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and convenient access to an array of big-city attractions nearby, it’s an ideal place to call home.

• A lower cost of living than the national average.
• Extensive parks system with beautiful surrounding scenery.
• Myriad cultural attractions, museums, and historic sites.
• 11 nearby institutes of higher education.
• Proximity to Philadelphia and New York City.
• Theatre district with several acclaimed restaurants.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/ Board eligible in General Pediatrics.
• A valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required.
• Strong clinical skills as well as excellence in clinical teaching.
• A network champion for and a passion for the clinical work.

Recruiter Details:

Megan Odonnell Shumate
Clinician Sourcing Specialist

835-205-6012

About LVHN:

LVHN hospitals in the Lehigh Valley are the only hospitals in the region to have received Magnet recognition five consecutive times since 2002. This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. LVHN is home to five clinical institutes. Each serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and education. Our institutes include Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute and Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. LVHN is also home to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, which is the only children's hospital in the region. This hospital gives our community access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, Children's ExpressCARE locations and a dedicated Children's ER.

We've been consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the region and among the best in the state. We're also Great Place to Work-Certified, which means an overwhelming majority of our colleagues have a positive experience at LVHN.

These designations tell you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Vaccination Requirements:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.