Chair, Department of Medicine

Position Overview

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), a premier regional health system and proud member of Jefferson Health, invites applications and nominations for the role of Chair, Department of Medicine. This is a high–impact leadership opportunity for an accomplished physician–executive to lead one of the region’s most respected departments, with responsibility for both LVHN’s legacy Department of Medicine and integration with Jefferson Health’s broader Medicine service line. The ideal candidate will be a forward–thinking leader with a passion for clinical excellence, academic advancement, and strategic growth –ready to shape the next chapter of medicine for our health system and the communities we serve.

The LVHN department of medicine includes 15 medical divisions : including general internal medicine and our medical specialists in allergy / immunology, infectious disease, pulmonary / critical care, rheumatology, endocrinology, bariatric medicine, geriatrics, hospice, palliative medicine, occupational medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, gastroenterology, nephrology and dermatology. All of these disciplines embrace the concepts of high–quality, compassionate patient–centered care.

The multidisciplinary group of board–certified physicians and APCs in the department of medicine is supported by a health network with leading–edge technology and the latest in medical education. We support three medical residencies as well as 13 clinical fellowships in various specialties, including cardiology and hematology oncology.

The Jefferson / LVHN Department of Medicine consists of approximately 400 employed Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians and is growing. Discover more about LVHN along with our mission and values on our about page or learn more about the LVHN Department of Medicine .

As Chair of the Department of Medicine with Jefferson Health / LVHN, you will :

Oversee overall clinical and administrative operation s of the Department of Medicine. Provide leadership and management oversight in the areas of quality improvement, care management, clinical program development, business development, medical staff relationships and policies, education and research.

Essential functions include :

• Appoint and supervise all Division Chiefs, the Program Director for the Department's residency or other education programs, and other physician leaders / managers within the Department of Medicine.
• Oversee business and financial implications of program development.
• Develop, implement and manage quality improvement and care management programs for the Department of Medicine.
• Oversee, manage and maintain quality of all educational activities of the Department of M
• Collaborate on policy development, management oversight and advice to the management.
• Serve as a member of the Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) Board of Governors .
• Serve as a member of the Medical Executive Committee.
• Work closely with other members of senior management and network representatives to engage in the development of strategic network initiatives.
• Work with other members of the administration on the development of clinical programs designed to meet the needs of the people served by the network.
• Coordinate and oversee the research requirements for the medicine core faculty and residents to maintain AOA and ACGME accreditation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Jefferson Health and within the Department of Medicine service line to provide comprehensive care across our community.
• Maintain relationships with the network ’s education affiliations.

Compensation & Benefits :

We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a benefits package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. And now that we’re proudly part of Jefferson Health, we can offer current and future clinicians new educational and development opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University across our larger service area. We leverage its position as a world–class medical institution to recruit the best and brightest clinicians.

Our compensation and rewards package is highly competitive and benchmark driven, including significant opportunity for a performance–based incentive. As a large health network, we also offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, short / long–term disability, CME and retirement benefits to name a few.

About the Lehigh Valley area :

The Lehigh Valley is one of the fastest–growing areas in the country, located in the heart of eastern Pennsylvania, 60 miles from Philadelphia and 80 miles from New York City. The area has outstanding public and private school systems, more than a half–dozen colleges and universities and an abundance of cultural and recreational year–round offerings. As a resident of the Lehigh Valley, you’ll experience the charming, close–knit community atmosphere while being just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Learn more about the Lehigh Valley by visiting our careers page .

Qualifications

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