Medical Director, Hospice

Career 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.

Hospice/Palliative Care

Lehigh Valley Hospice is a part of the fabric of care at LVHN. We offer physical, social, spiritual, and emotional care to the patients and families of our community during the last stages of illness, the dying process and bereavement. Our specialty-trained interdisciplinary hospice team includes physicians, CRNPs, nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, and administrative staff. The hospice physician's role is to cultivate an enriching, supportive environment for each member of the team. This crucial support allows each the team to be the eyes, ears, hands, and heart of the physicians at the bedside. Education is part of our culture as we have 2 ACGME Fellows per year that rotate with us. Our hospice program leads the community in providing a comprehensive resource to patients and families during their final passage, allowing for peace, comfort, courage and dignity in their own home or inpatient hospice unit. Our team recognizes the disparities in health care and strives to provide equitable and culturally sensitive care to patients and their families.

Position Responsibilities

Hospice Medical Director

• Oversight of Hospice Operations
• Quality and patient safety
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations
• Serve as hospice physician for designated interdisciplinary teams, attend biweekly IDG meetings and do home visits as needed
• Round on hospice inpatients (includes in-person and telehealth)
• Rotating on-call/holiday schedule shared among the group

Why join LVHN?

LVHN is the Lehigh Valley's leading health network recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care. Join our mission-driven team and become a valued member of a thriving, innovative health care community. Now that LVHN is proudly part of Jefferson Health, we offer current and future clinicians new educational and development opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University across our larger service area. We leverage its position as a world-class medical institution to recruit the best and brightest clinicians. Together, let's redefine health care.

Benefits:

• Attractive work schedule
• Competitive salary with incentive plans
• Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings
• Student loan support, Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer
• Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and others paid in full
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education and technology
• Relocation services (if applicable)

Qualifications:

• Team-oriented physician committed to excellence in clinical care, interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching who brings the highest level of respect for the expertise each hospice team member contributes. Someone who will empower the team to create the best possible end of life experience for patients and families.
• One year of Hospice experience required
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Expert on the Medicare Hospice Benefit
• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

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