Infectious Disease Physician at Lehigh Valley Health Network- Now Part of Jefferson Health

Lehigh Valley Health Network’s (LVHN) infectious disease program serves an eight-county area in Eastern Pennsylvania with a population of over two million. The infectious disease team is well established and has 14 physicians and 5 advanced practice clinicians who primarily cover Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest in Allentown and LVH–Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, Pa. Telemedicine consults are provided to other health network locations in Pottsville, Hazleton and East Stroudsburg, PA. LVH–Cedar Crest is a 988-bed teaching hospital and faculty appointments are available through our academic partner. 

 

The infectious disease position is an exciting opportunity to join the team as LVHN stands on the precipice of tremendous growth in transplant medicine. The division sees patients with a multitude of infections and has a robust antimicrobial stewardship and infection control program. We are a tight-knit, friendly group that values communication, clinical excellence, and innovation. 

 

The Lehigh Valley includes Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton and is Pennsylvania’s third-most populous metropolitan area as well as the fastest growing region in the state. We are near both New York City and Philadelphia. The Lehigh Valley boasts its own local arts and culture, indoor and outdoor activities, access to hiking, skiing, and lakes, as well as unique dining and shopping opportunities. 

 

In an Infectious Disease with LVHN, you will experience:

·         80% inpatient work at LVH-Cedar Crest and LVH-Muhlenberg hospitals

·         15% in the ambulatory clinic

·         5% telemedicine

·         Outpatient office hours are M-F 8am to 5:00 pm

·         Nighttime call (phone only) every 14 days

·         Weekend call - Every 5th weekend

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Qualifications:

·         A network champion for Infectious Disease and Transplant Services and a passion for clinical work 

·         Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified

·         A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a large non-profit and multi-specialty health network in Eastern Pennsylvania! LVHN offers comprehensive care in 95 clinical specialties across dozens of facilities including eight hospitals, the Lehigh Valley’s only children’s hospital, 2,005 primary care & specialty physicians, 23 outpatient health centers, 18 ExpressCARE locations, and community clinics. Additional services we provide include a Level 1 trauma center, a regional referral center for burns, the regions’ only Level 4 NICU, pharmacy, laboratory, imaging, home health, and hospice.

At LVHN, we have a Passion for Better Medicine and to provide first-rate clinical care for the people of our community in Eastern Pennsylvania! Consistently ranked among America’s 100 Great Hospitals, we PRIDE ourselves on being the superior Health Network in the region! The highest quality of patient care & patient safety is reflected in our “A” rating by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade and the U.S. News & World Report!