General Pediatrician

At Lehigh Valley Health Network in partnership with Valley Health Network, you can make an essential impact on the lives of your patients. We are seeking enthusiastic BC/BE General Pediatrician who has great clinical and interpersonal skills to join our team in beautiful Allentown, PA.

Practice Overview:

• The Children's Clinic provides pediatric primary care and specialty care to a large underserved and chronically ill population.
• Our new associate will join a collegial group of experienced physicians and nurse practitioners who share responsibilities for providing patient care, teaching medical students and pediatric residents, rounding in the nursery, and taking outpatient call.
• The Children's Clinic has a full complement of staff and on-site services including nutritionists, social workers, case managers and interpreters.
• We offer a collegial environment, opportunity for professional growth and an attractive compensation/benefit package.
• Non-profit organization to provide participation in National Health Service Corps and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs.
• LVHN is an academic community hospital with established pediatric services in 30 specialties and general pediatrics.
• Patients admitted to LVHN are covered by an in-house team of pediatric hospitalists

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)

Opportunity Highlights:

• A 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.
• 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.
• Practices core values of Respect, Compassion, Excellence, and Connectedness

Community Information:

One of the largest cities in Pennsylvania, Allentown is a charming community filled with events and activities perfect for families and individuals alike. With endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and convenient access to an array of big-city attractions nearby, it's an ideal place to call home.

• A lower cost of living than the national average
• Extensive parks system with beautiful surrounding scenery
• Myriad cultural attractions, museums, and historic sites
• 11 nearby institutes of higher education
• Proximity to Philadelphia and New York City
• Theatre district with several acclaimed restaurants

• Board Certified/ Board eligible in General Pediatrics
• A valid PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• Strong clinical skills as well as excellence in clinical teaching
• A network champion for and a passion for the clinical work