Position Overview
At Lehigh Valley Health Network in partnership with Valley Health Network, you can make an essential impact on the lives of your patients. We are seeking enthusiastic BC/BE OBGYN Generalist who has great clinical and interpersonal skills to join our team in beautiful Allentown, PA.
Practice Overview:
The VHP Center for Womens Medicine offers obstetrics and gynecology, regardless of the fact patients may not have insurance or are unable to pay.
The practice provides care by specialists who are educated to treat high-risk pregnancies in one convenient location.
Ultrasounds are performed on-site, and services are available to help women get the care they need: transportation to and from visits, a nurse care manager to help navigate their care, outreach services to identify individual needs, a therapist and social workers to help patients integrate continuity of care in the community.
VHP Center for Womens Medicine is unique in that it also provides care to pregnant women with substance use disorders, including medications, recovery specialists and care managers.
In addition to providing outstanding health care, the practice offers an incentive program to encourage pregnant women to attend prenatal appointments and parenting classes. Lactation support is readily available.
For women who are not pregnant, VHP Center for Womens Medicine provides womens well visits. For women who have gynecologic disorders, clinicians are able to offer a wide range of treatment based on a patients individuality. The physicians are trained surgeons and would be able to provide care in the operating room if needed.
We offer a collegial environment, opportunity for professional growth and an attractive compensation/benefit package.
Non-profit organization to provide participation in National Health Service and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs.
Benefits & Perks
As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career.
Explore our benefits.- Starting Bonus
- Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- Relocation (if applicable)
Opportunity Highlights:
- A FQHC-LA does not turn patients away based on their ability to pay and removes financial barriers for receiving care. FQHC-LAs provide whole-person care, creating opportunities for the health center to go beyond the traditional four walls of medicine to address barriers that often are the root cause of poor health.
- Partnering with the people of our community to achieve health and wellness through the delivery of extraordinary care that is compassionate, accessible, and affordable in a family centered and culturally sensitive environment.
- Practices core values of Respect, Compassion, Excellence, and Connectedness
Community Information:
One of the largest cities in Pennsylvania, Allentown is a charming community filled with events and activities perfect for families and individuals alike. With endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and convenient access to an array of big-city attractions nearby, its an ideal place to call home.
- A lower cost of living than the national average
- Extensive parks system with beautiful surrounding scenery
- Myriad cultural attractions, museums, and historic sites
- 11 nearby institutes of higher education
- Proximity to Philadelphia and New York City
- Theatre district with several acclaimed restaurants
Qualifications
- A network champion for the underserved and a passion for clinical work
- Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in OBGYN
- A current PA Medical License or the ability to obtain one is required