Seeking a Hospitalist Medical Director at Lehigh - Hazleton, PA

Our hospitalist team provides inpatient internal medicine care within the hospital setting, including admitting patients, performing physical exams, ordering tests, diagnosing, performing hospital rounds and planning for discharge.

The Medical Director is responsible for leading and managing the Adfinitas Health program and providers at the facility, implementing and executing Operational and Quality Initiatives, fostering and maintaining positive relationships with staff members as well as hospital clinical and administrative staff, and the financial performance of the program.

REQUIREMENTS

• Three years experience as a hospitalist
• BE/BC in Internal or Family Medicine
• Strong inpatient skill set
• Quality-focused team player
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality measures, such as HCAHPS, MHACS
• High ethical standards and a commitment to compliance
• Strong business judgment and acumen and ability to adapt strategically tactically and strategically Experience working with advanced practice providers
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care
• Active state license, American Heart Association CPR Certification, DEA License, state Controlled Substance Registration

ABOUT US - ADFINITAS HEALTH

Adfinitas Health is a rapidly growing and multispecialty medical practice. Founded in 2007, we are a physician-owned and managed company, providing high-quality, cost-effective clinical management services across the full continuum of care in hospitals, critical care and post-acute facilities. We recruit and train the best and brightest medical professionals and offer career advancement, leadership training and education, and the ability to practice at the top of one's license. Our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants are supported by a dedicated team of business professional to ensure that the administrative and operational components of care are properly managed - allowing our providers to focus on patient care and quality improvement.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ADFINITAS

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits including Health, dental, vision, CME, 401k, ST/LT disability and life insurance
• Leadership and training programs available
• Malpractice insurance with tail, 100% company paid
• Cross-training opportunities
• Incentives for improved productivity and quality care
• Manageable caseloads
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Recognition of service outside of work

LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - HAZLETON

• Flexible block schedule
• Average Daily Census: 15-17
• Daily Coverage: Team of 4 providers
• Swing Coverage: 1 provider
• Night Coverage: 1 provider
• EMR: Epic
• ICU: Open
• Procedures/Vents: None
• Subspecialty support: Excellent

Here at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton, we welcome you as neighbors, friends and family. From the moment you enter our hospital, we are dedicated to ensuring that you receive top-level medical care in a peaceful and comforting setting.

LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

Luzerne County is located is scenic Northeastern Pennsylvania, two hours to Philadelphia and New York City. Featured as one of the best outdoor destinations in Pennsylvania, the region is robust with state parks, forests and ample public lands. The area is easily accessible via Interstates 80, 81, 84 and the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike and the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport is located at the northern tier of the County.

Luzerne County offers year-round outdoor activities, has many arts and cultural events, and excellent schools.

We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.

This is not a J1 eligible opportunity

Adfinitas Health is a government contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  It is Adfinitas Health’s policy that all personnel-related decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton, formerly Hazleton General Hospital, has 150 beds and provides inpatient acute care, rehab care at Gunderson Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation, emergency care, maternity and home care. It was the first accredited Primary Care Stroke Center in northeast Pennsylvania. In November 2015, the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation granted Level IV Trauma Center accreditation to LVH–Hazleton.

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton is the recipient of several quality awards in heart failure, stroke and coronary artery disease care by the American Heart Association, and has been recognized by HealthGrades for Excellence in Patient Safety for five consecutive years (2008-2012) and Pulmonary Care for three years (2012-2014).

The Greater Hazleton Area is located at the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, a popular vacation destination that offers year-round recreation.

It's the Greater Hazleton Area's excellent quality of life that makes the area so attractive to people and businesses from all around the world.

ImageGolfing, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, movies and wonderful restaurants... you name it and you'll likely find it around Hazleton.