Endocrinologist

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet™ Hospital, honored five times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence. Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. This is a busy inpatient and outpatient practice with a wide variety of endocrine cases, including a diabetes in pregnancy program, Metabolic Bone Clinic, Transition of Care for recently hospitalized patients, thyroid ultrasound and biopsy, and a Diabetes and Metabolism Center. You’ll have exposure to leading-edge technology, including an extremely busy pump practice and a telemedicine program. LVHN had a dedicated Endocrine Testing Lab for dynamic testing. Monthly Endocrinology Journal Club/Case Review and opportunities to participate and mentor residents & fellows in clinical and QI research projects are available. Our division participates in a multidisciplinary Endocrine Tumor Board.

Requirements

• Must be Board certified or Board Eligible
• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with fellows/residents/medical students.
• Perform in-office procedures including continuous glucose monitoring, thyroid ultrasound, and thyroid biopsies.
• Work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Utilize a dedicated Endocrine Testing Lab for dynamic testing including ACTH stimulation testing, modified water deprivation testing, fasting and mixed meal testing.
• Participate in monthly Endocrinology Journal Club/Case Review.
• Participate and mentor residents & fellows in clinical and QI research projects.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary Endocrine Tumor Board.

Benefits

• Favorable call schedule
• Benefits of working for the area’s largest employer
• Starting Bonus
• Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed