Inpatient Palliative Medicine Physician

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated clinician for a full-time palliative medicine and hospice role. This position offers an opportunity to join an advanced health network with a fully integrated palliative care continuum and a strong commitment to education. The successful candidate will work in a supportive academic environment providing comprehensive care to patients and families.

Practice Info

• Fully integrated palliative care continuum

• Section of Palliative Medicine and Hospice at Lehigh Valley Health Network

• Team includes CRNP's, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselor, RN's, and administrative staff

• Includes 2 ACGME Fellows per year

Shift & Schedule

• Full-Time

• Work Hours: 7:30-5

• Call schedule: Every 5-6 weeks with in-person consultation at LVH Cedar Crest and LVH Muhlenberg

• Rotating holiday call schedule shared among the group

Responsibilities

• 100% inpatient work

Compensation

• Highly competitive compensation

Benefits

• Superb benefits package

• Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families

• Generous CME allowance and time

• Top-tier retirement programs

• Educational stipend & Loan Forgiveness Assistance Program

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Degree Required MD/DO

• A network champion for Hospice and Palliative Medicine and a passion for clinical work

• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified

• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

• 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

• Safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise

• H-1B, J-1, O-1 visa sponsorship available