Per Diem Hospice Physician

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:

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), in eastern Pennsylvania, is seeking Hospice and Palliative Care physicians to join our Medicare-certified, hospital-based hospice program. This physician will be part of the OACIS (Optimizing Advanced Complex Illness Support)/Palliative Medicine practice, a nationally recognized, innovative palliative medicine service, as a hospice designated team member. Fellowship training and board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred, but not required.

• Join a well-established hospice program started in 1987
• Teach medical students, residents and HPM fellows
• Enjoy the stability of a financially sound health network offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, relocation allowance, student loan assistance and a sign on bonus

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a comprehensive, integrated health network that includes eight campuses with over 1800 beds, a Children's Hospital, 2,000 primary care and specialty physicians, and 22 outpatient health centers. LVHN is its region's largest employer with more than 18,000 employees.

LVHN is in the Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton) in eastern Pennsylvania, 60 minutes from Philadelphia and 90 minutes from New York City with additional campuses in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. The Lehigh Valley is home to over 820,000 people, making it Pennsylvania's third most populated metropolitan area and the fastest growing region of the state. The area has excellent public-school systems, is home to seven four-year colleges, and offers many cultural and recreational activities.

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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:
Day Shift

Address:
3435 Winchester Rd

Primary Location:
Winchester Building

Position Type:
Onsite

Union:
Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Department:
1012-35138 LVPG-L OACIS Palliative Medicine Inpatient