Overview
At LVHN, we are committed to providing the highest-quality hospice care to patients and their families. We understand the unique challenges and rewards of working in hospice care and are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We pride ourselves on a culture of support for colleagues to optimize our ability to provide outstanding patient- and family-centered care. We prioritize connection and collaboration among our teams, which have layers of administrative and clinical support including physicians, nurse practitioners,Magnet®-recognized nurses, social workers, chaplains, certified nursing assistants and other specialists.
LVHN is a national leader in health care technology. We actively push the industry forward with our innovations. We offer state-of-the-arttelehealthtechnology that allows you to conduct patient rounds remotely when appropriate. This innovative approach ensures you can provide timely care and support while also maintaining a flexible schedule.
I would be delighted to tell you more about this opportunity. Please email me at catherine.sommers@lvhnb.org or call 484-215-5065 at your earliest convenience.
Position Responsibilities:
- Overseeing inpatient unit and face to face home visits
- Work Hours: 7:30-4:30
- Call schedule: Approx. every 4th weekend/4 weeknights per month
- Rotating holiday call schedule shared among the group
Job Qualifications:
- Team-oriented physician committed to excellence in clinical care, interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching who brings the highest level of respect for the expertise each hospice team member contributes. Someone who will empower the team to create the best possible end of life experience for patients and families.
- Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
- Familiarity with the Medicare Hospice Benefit
- A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
Benefits & Perks:
- Attractive work schedule
- 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
Health Network Description
LVHNhealth care professionals provide?exceptional care every day.We heal, comfort and care for the people of our community by providing advanced and compassionate health care of superior quality and value supported by education and clinical research. Spanning across eastern Pennsylvania, LVHN includes 14 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, 20?ExpressCARE?locations, pharmacy, imaging, home health, rehabilitation and lab services and preferred provider services through Valley Preferred.Learn more.
LVHN is the regions’ largest Employer and health care provider of choice. Our 23,000+ health care professionals take pride in what they do and love where they live.
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