Position Overview

This is truly an extraordinary time to join the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN).  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. Love Where You Work!

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a great place to work and grow your career. From professional development offerings and internal advancement to educational discounts and tuition reimbursement, the possibilities for growth with LVHN are limitless.

If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here. 

The Department of Family Medicine at LVHN is a great place to start or continue your career. Our clinicians serve as the entry point for most of our patients’ medical care.  Join a department that is patient-centered, progressive, and committed to finding joy in the practice of family medicine.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking an experienced physician with a passion for clinical care and resident education to join the Department of Family Medicine as a member of the core faculty in the Walter and Irene Baran Schuylkill Family Medicine Residency Program.

About the Schuylkill Family Medicine Residency Program:

• The Schuylkill Family Medicine Residency Program is located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. 
• The 4-4-4 residency program will welcome its third class in July 2024.

• This is an unopposed residency with full-spectrum family medicine education focused on treating underserved populations, including a growing Latino population in the region.

• We are building an innovative educational program.  Our residency design is based upon leading-edge medical education theory and research and tailored to meet the unique needs of the community.
• Our sister family medicine residency program in the Lehigh Valley has been honored nationally for relationship-centered care, for educational innovations in residency education, and for pioneering many of the developments underlying the patient-centered medical home. 

• Learn more at: https://www.lvhn.org/education/residency-and-fellowship-opportunities/walter-and-irene-baran-schuylkill-family-medicine

About the Position:

• The selected candidate will split their time between faculty responsibilities (.2 FTE) and clinical hours including precepting time (.8 FTE).  This position offers flexibility in scheduling and a potential for more faculty FTE in the future.

• We are seeking an experienced physician who will bring new ideas, thoughts, opinions, and skills to the program.

• The following skill sets will be viewed favorably, but are not required:
• Treatment of substance abuse disorders
• Point of care ultrasound
• Maternity care

• Benefits:

  • Value based compensation plan focused on quality of care
  • Total Rewards Package covering all of your benefit needs
  • Free scribe service
  • Large starting and retention bonuses
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Generous CME allowance and time
  • Top tier retirement plans
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Relocation assistance

Qualifications

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