Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician

Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician

Jim Thorpe, PennsylvaniaPosted 4mo agoattending physician
~$325,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 29 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Internal MedicineFull-timeMonday–Friday, 8am–5pm; 36 patient-facing hours = full time; part time considered · Shared call rotated among physicians and APCs in the region; routed to nurse triage first

Overview

Location
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; 36 patient-facing hours = full time; part time considered · Shared call rotated among physicians and APCs in the region; routed to nurse triage first
SalaryDr Signal range
$290k – $350k

29 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Outpatient primary care, employed (LVPG) · Multispecialty health network clinic (Lehigh Valley Health Network)

Role summary

LVHN is seeking a Board Eligible/Certified Internal Medicine physician for a brand-new outpatient primary care practice in Jim Thorpe, PA, where the physician will build their own panel. The role features a Monday–Friday schedule, shared call with regional physician and APC colleagues routed through nurse triage first, free scribe services, and a comprehensive benefits package including starting/retention bonus and end-of-year bonus.

What the posting highlights

  • Employed, integrated network; call shared across regional practices with nurse triage first-line
  • Care setting: Outpatient only
  • Patient population: General adult internal medicine/primary care population in Carbon County, PA
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$290k–$350k · $325k median
$283kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$357k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$290k – $350k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
29 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$290k–$350k · $325k median
$283kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$357k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 29 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network (PA)

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Outpatient primary care, employed (LVPG)
Facility type
Multispecialty health network clinic (Lehigh Valley Health Network)
Patient population
General adult internal medicine/primary care population in Carbon County, PA
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Pennsylvania
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Outpatient primary care, employed (LVPG)

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; 36 patient-facing hours = full time; part time considered
Call burden
Shared call rotated among physicians and APCs in the region; routed to nurse triage first
Shift type
Day shift
Patient volume
Slot-based scheduling: 40-min slots for new patients, wellness/preventive (45+), transitions of care, and medical clearance; 20-min slots for wellness/preventive (under 45), return patients, and acute visits
Inpatient / outpatient
Outpatient only
Coverage model
Employed, integrated network; call shared across regional practices with nurse triage first-line
Admin burden
Onsite and remote care team support for in-basket work; free scribe services provided
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
3 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
62%

Full description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Specialty:

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is growing to serve our community. More than 2,000 primary care and specialty physicians, as well as more than 800 advanced practice clinicians, are employed by the health network through LVPG.

This practice will be located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania in Carbon County. This will be a brand-new location where you will have the opportunity to build your own panel. The office will be open Monday-Friday 8a-5p with call being rotated between all the Physician's and APC's in the region. Patient slot durations consist of 40 minutes for new, wellness/preventative for 45 and older, TOC, and medical clearance and 20 minutes for wellness/preventative for under 45, return patients and acute visits. Full time is considered 36 patient facing hours with part time being considered.

The division of internal medicine is growing with more than 20 practices and 100 clinicians.

In an internal medicine career with LVHN, you’ll experience:

  • Flexible Monday-Friday schedules

  • Call is shared with other practices in the region and goes to nurse triage first.

  • Onsite and remote care team to support physician with in-basket work.

  • Career development opportunities in teaching, research and physician leadership

Benefits:

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 and Retention Bonus

  • Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends

  • Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

  • CME Time and Allowance

  • Relocation (if applicable)

  • Free Scribe Services

  • Eligible for a sizeable end of the year bonus

LVHN offers clinicians the strength of a large network, an integrated medical staff, and a platform to develop and grow your clinical, research, academic and educational career. Join an amazing team of internists who are committed to quality outcomes and provide patient-centered, progressive primary care.

Qualifications:

  • Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine

  • A current Pennsylvania Medical License or the ability to obtain one is required


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.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

101 E 10th St

Primary Location:

Jim Thorpe - 101 East 10th Street

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Department:

1012-20154 LVPG-L Family Med - Jim Thorpe