<p>Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) — a 13-hospital, 10-county integrated health system in eastern Pennsylvania — is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician for Lehigh Valley Dickson City, a hospital campus that opened in May 2022. This is an independent contractor (1099) engagement backed by a national emergency medicine organization, offering access to subspecialty expertise, professional development infrastructure, and a modern facility serving the greater Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region. The combination of a newly built campus, a large regional health network, and flexible contractor scheduling makes this a compelling opportunity for EM physicians seeking stability without employment constraints.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement with competitive compensation</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Patient safety organization membership providing additional liability protection</li> <li>CME access through the TeamHealth Institute, including educational resources and professional development tools</li> <li>Online scheduling via Shift Admin for transparent, flexible shift management</li> <li>LiveWell WorkLife concierge program supporting physician wellness and work-life balance</li> <li>Opportunities for growth into leadership roles within a national emergency medicine network</li> <li>Backing of a respected, established industry leader with a broad national support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Lehigh Valley Dickson City is a newly opened campus (May 2022), part of the 13-hospital Lehigh Valley Health Network spanning 10 eastern Pennsylvania counties</li> <li>LVHN system includes hospital campuses, health centers, physician practices, rehabilitation locations, ExpressCARE sites, and numerous outpatient care locations — providing a robust referral and subspecialty support network</li> <li>Access to a national network of emergency medicine experts for clinical consultation and peer support</li> <li>Shift scheduling managed online through Shift Admin, supporting both local and out-of-area physicians</li> <li>Modern facility environment reflecting LVHN's regional investment in eastern Pennsylvania healthcare infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional emergency department acuity</li> <li>Independent contractor practice model — suitable for physicians seeking 1099 engagement</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dickson City is located in Lackawanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania, within the greater Scranton metropolitan area — a region offering a lower cost of living relative to Philadelphia or New York while remaining within driving distance of both major cities. The area features four-season outdoor recreation including the Pocono Mountains, Delaware Water Gap, and numerous state parks, alongside a strong local arts and dining scene rooted in the region's rich cultural heritage. Families benefit from well-regarded public and private schools, affordable housing, and a genuine sense of community that distinguishes northeastern Pennsylvania from larger urban markets.</p>