This is truly an extraordinary time to join the Lehigh Valley Health Network. 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!

Practice Overview:

Our new associate will join 5 other bariatricians who enjoy no-call responsibilities as well as the benefits of working for the area's largest employer

• Team includes several Registered Dietitians, Behavioral Health Specialists, and Patient Navigators
• Metabolic testing performed on-site
• BMI scales available in every exam room
• 8 programs and 6 Group Topic Sessions available for patients including, but not limited to:
  • Maximize Your Metabolism
  • Lifestyle Balance
  • Medical Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss Surgery
  • Introduction to Fitness
  • Nutrition 101
  • Decoding Nutrition Labels
  • Embracing Change
• Opportunity to teach medical students/residents/fellows
• Eligibility for faculty appointment through LVHN's academic affiliate, the University of South Florida

Job Qualifications:

• A network champion for Obesity Medicine and a passion for the clinical work
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, as well as Obesity Medicine through the American Board of Obesity Medicine
• A current PA Medical License or the ability to obtain one is required
• 2 years experience practicing Obesity Medicine preferred

Benefits & Perks:

• Attractive work schedule & starting bonus
• 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
• Educational stipend & Loan Forgiveness Assistance Program
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Relocation assistance

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.

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