Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician
Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Love Where You Work! To
learn more, please send your CV to . Practice Overview: As the
Section of Palliative Medicine and Hospice, we are a part of the
fabric of care at LVHN, with a fully integrated palliative care
continuum to assure optimal patient experience. Education is part
of our culture as we have 2 ACGME Fellows per year that interface
with our entire team. Our specialty-trained palliative care team,
including CRNP s, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselor,
RN s, and administrative staff care for patients when they are in
the hospital, in our office-based practice, or in our nationally
recognized home-based service. Our program has been recognized on
the national level for leadership excellence and as an innovative,
mission-driven palliative care program. Our team recognizes the
disparities in health care and strives to provide equitable and
culturally sensitive care to patients and their families. Position
Responsibilities: 100% inpatient Work Hours: 7:30-5 Call schedule:
Every 5-6 weeks with in-person consultation at LVH Cedar Crest and
LVH Muhlenberg Rotating holiday call schedule shared among the
group Job Qualifications: A network champion for Hospice and
Palliative Medicine and a passion for clinical work Must be Board
Eligible or Board Certified 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
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. EOE Opens in new tab Contact name Catie Sommers
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