Inpatient Physiatrist - Shape the Future of PM&R Training/Allentown, PA

The Division of Physiatry is seeking a board-certified/eligible Inpatient Physiatrist to join our dynamic team.  This role offers a rewarding opportunity to focus on inpatient rehabilitation.  For candidates with an interest in medical education, there is also the potential to contribute to the planning and future leadership of a planned ACGME-accredited physical medicine and rehabilitation residency program.  While not a primary requirement, experience or enthusiasm for resident education and mentorship is highly valued.

 

Practice /Position Overview:

• Seeking candidate with significant clinical and educational experience within an ACGME-accredited physical medicine and rehabilitation residency program to serve as a residency program director. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to provide effective training and mentorship.  A strong dedication to medical education and resident mentorship is crucial. This involves a passion for teaching, guiding, and supporting residents in their professional development.
• Join a health network with over 20 physiatrists
• Level 1 & Level 2 Trauma Centers
• Join inpatient physiatry team with 34 acute rehabilitation beds
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
• 1:7 weekend call schedule
• Opportunities for medical student/resident education and research

Benefits & Perks:

• Attractive Work Schedule
• Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package
• Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families
• Generous CME allowance and time
• Top-tier retirement programs
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance

Qualifications:

• A network champion for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

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.

For more information, please contact:

Catherine Sommers, MS HCA catherine.sommers@lvhn.org 484-215-5065

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!