Bariatric and Obesity Medicine Physician opportunity in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Position Overview:

LVHN is home to one of the nation's busiest bariatric surgery centers, performing more than 800 surgeries per year across our network. Our bariatric surgery team is the largest in the region and has performed more than 5,000 total surgeries in the past 15 years.  We are accredited as a Level 1 facility by the Bariatric Surgery Center Network Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons. We are also first in the region to offer less-invasive LAP-BAND surgery, in addition to laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.

 

In a bariatrics career with LVHN, you will experience:

• A team of multidisciplinary experts, including dietitians, behavioral health specialists, occupational therapists, and surgeons

  enjoy no-call responsibilities as well as the benefits of working for the area's largest employer

• The full support of a large health network while still connecting with the community to provide local care and surgery
• Opportunity to teach medical students/residents/fellows
• Schedule: Monday -Friday 8:00-4:30
• No Holidays or call

• Eligibility for faculty appointment through LVHN's academic affiliate, the University of South Florida

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 

Company Overview:

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EEO Statement:

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.