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Lehigh Valley Health Network
Gastroenterology Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$132,705 / year median in Pennsylvania
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Gastroenterology Physician Assistant Lehigh Valley Health Network
- 3.4 Allentown, PA Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Qualifications Gastroenterology Medical treatment knowledge Advanced practice provider Physician Assistant License PA-C Full Job Description Full-Time Day Shift Department LVPG-L Gastroenterology
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Position Overview:
This is truly an extraordinary time to join the Lehigh Valley Health Network. LVHN is one of the nation's most advanced health networks, offering comprehensive care in 95 clinical specialties. We are the region's largest employer and the health care provider of choice for more people in the region. This position is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania in Lehigh County. At our Cedar Crest location, there are a total of 21 physicians which include 4 advanced endoscopists, 2 transplant hepatologists, and 4 IBD specialists as well as 6 Physician Assistants and 2 CRNPs. The office is open Monday-Friday 7:30a-4:30p with no call coverage, nights, weekends, or holidays. Patient slot durations consist of 30 minutes per patient, seeing two patients per hour. Services provided onsite include manometry, breath tests, hemorrhoid banding, flexible sigmoidoscopy, hemoccult testing, and fibro scan.Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history review and physical examinations. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, and imaging studies. Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with various gastrointestinal conditions. Educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care.Benefits:
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 Malpractice insurance with tail coverage Relocation assistance Eligible for end of the year bonusQualifications:
Valid PA-C license. Strong knowledge of gastrointestinal diseases, treatments, and procedures. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. 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.https:
//youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. . Location Allentown- 1501 N Cedar Crest 1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, 18104-2309, Allentown, United States (Map) Interested?