Endocrinologist

Endocrinology Opportunity At Lehigh Valley Health Network

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

Join our team of experienced endocrinologists in a busy inpatient and outpatient practice with a wide variety of endocrine cases. You'll have exposure to leading-edge technology, including an extremely busy pump practice and a telemedicine program.

At LVHN, our endocrinology department sees a wide range of cases:

• Diabetes in pregnancy program in collaboration with Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Metabolic Bone Clinic
• Transition of Care for recently hospitalized patients
• Thyroid ultrasound and biopsy
• Diabetes and Metabolism Center that focus on education related to diabetes self-management, technology including pumps and CGM, and nutrition.

In an endocrinology career with LVHN, you will experience:

• A favorable call schedule and the benefits of working for the area's largest employer.
• Opportunity to work with fellows/residents/medical students.
• In office procedures include continuous glucose monitoring, thyroid ultrasound, and thyroid biopsies.
• Both inpatient and outpatient settings
• LVHN had a dedicated Endocrine Testing Lab for dynamic testing including ACTH stimulation testing, modified water deprivation testing, fasting and mixed meal testing.
• Monthly Endocrinology Journal Club/Case Review
• Opportunity to participate and mentor residents & fellows in a clinical and QI research projects.
• Our division participates in a multidisciplinary Endocrine Tumor Board

Qualifications

• Must be Board certified or Board Eligible
• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required.

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

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.

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.