Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

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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.

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Specialty:

This is truly an extraordinary time to join the Lehigh Valley Health Network. LVHN is one of the nation's most advanced health networks, offering comprehensive care in 95 clinical specialties. We are the region’s largest employer and the health care provider of choice for more people in the region. 

This position is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania in Lehigh County. At our Cedar Crest location, there are a total of 21 physicians which include 4 advanced endoscopists, 2 transplant hepatologists, and 4 IBD specialists as well as 6 Physician Assistants and 2 CRNPs. The office is open Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:30p with no call coverage, nights, weekends, or holidays. Patient slot durations consist of 30 minutes per patient, seeing two patients per hour. Services provided onsite include manometry, breath tests, hemorrhoid banding, flexible sigmoidoscopy, hemoccult testing, and fibro scan. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history review and physical examinations.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, and imaging studies.

• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with various gastrointestinal conditions.

• Educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care.

Benefits:

• 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

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• Relocation assistance

• Eligible for end of the year bonus

Qualifications:

• Valid PA-C license.

• Strong knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases, treatments, and procedures.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

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