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FQHC-LA Physician Opportunity in Allentown, PA

Valley Health Partners | Allentown, PA, United States

Posted Date 11/20/2024
Description

VHP – Lehigh Valley Physicians Practice - Physician (Full Time)

We are seeking a physician for Valley Health Partners –Lehigh Valley Physician Practice.  Valley Health Partners Community Health Center (VHP) is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC-LA) that is dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of vulnerable Lehigh Valley community members.

Practice Overview:

  • Valley Health Partners Community Health Center (VHP) is recognized as a FQHC by Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).
  • An FQHC-LA is a community health center that provides comprehensive primary care and other services such as interpretation, transportation, and health education for the community population. An 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.
  • Provide direct patient care to vulnerable populations, including underserved communities, elderly patients, and those with limited access to healthcare resources.
  • Partner with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive and patient-centered care for vulnerable populations, including internal referrals to social services and other community resources.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes for vulnerable patients.
  • Serve as a role model for medical residents, demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and empathy in patient care and teaching interactions.
  • Mostly Outpatient with minimum inpatient rounding
  • Monday – Friday Clinic Schedule with occasional weekend rounding’s

Job Qualifications:  

  • A champion for the underserved and underinsured with a passion for clinical work
  • Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
  • A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
  • Passionate in teaching Residents/Med Students

Benefits & Perks:

  • Attractive Work Schedule & Starting Bonus
  • Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package
  • Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families
  • Top-tier retirement programs
  • Educational Stipend and Loan Forgiveness Assistance Program
  • Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
  • Relocation Assistance

 

 

Specialty
Internal Medicine (IM)
Visa
H1

Contact Info

Name
Melissa Pedone
Title
Physician and APC Sourcing Specialist
Email
Melissa.Pedone@lvhn.org
Phone
484-280-3789
Facility Name
Valley Health Partners - Lehigh Valley Physicians Practice
Community Description
Mission 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. Vision Valley Health Partners will be the most accessible, premier health center in the region honoring the diversity of all individuals by providing equitable whole-person care through our dedicated team of passionate colleagues, inspired by the community.

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