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Posted: 27-Aug-24
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: ic-2024-1846
Bariatric and Obesity Medicine
Position Overview
Join our team of experienced Bariatric Medicine physicians in a busy outpatient practice.
The department of bariatric medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives and contribute to your professional development.
Highlights Include:
- Comprehensive multidisciplinary care including Registered Dietitians, Behavioral Health Therapists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Exercise Physiologist.
- Individualized Care unique to each patient with lab evaluation and specific tailored goals
- Meal replacement program for high protein, streamlined portion-controlled program to achieve desired weight loss goals.
- Addition of medications as needed to support the patients’ healthy habits and lifestyle changes to meet their health and wellness goals.
- Supportive, positive caring office environment to help patients overcome their boundaries.
In a Bariatric Medicine career with LVHN, you will experience:
- In-Person and Virtual Care
- No Holiday or Call Schedule
- Opportunity to teach medical students/residents
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)
Qualifications
- 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
Recruiter Details
Catherine SommersClinician Recruiter, Bariatric Medicine, Endocrinology, Hospice/Palliative Care, Infectious Diseases, Occupational Medicine and Rheumatology and Physiatry
Catherine.Sommers@lvhn.org
484-215-5065