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

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