Chair, Department of Family Medicine & Regional Primary Care Leader for the Jefferson – Lehigh Region
Company: Lehigh Valley Hospital
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health
Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our
talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and
experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care
organization that's nationally recognized, forward–thinking and
offers plenty of opportunity to do great work. 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:
Family Medicine: Academic Faculty Lehigh Valley Health Network
(LVHN), a premier regional health system and proud part of
Jefferson Health, invites applications and nominations for the role
of Chair, Department of Family Medicine and the Jefferson – Lehigh
Region leader for Primary Care. This is a high–impact leadership
opportunity for an accomplished physician–executive to lead one of
the region’s most respected departments. 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 primary care for our health system and
the communities we serve. This position will be instrumental in the
clinical & operational integration of Primary Care across the
Jefferson enterprise, a nationally recognized primary care system.
Job Summary Provides leadership and management oversight of
clinical program development, business development, medical staff
relationships and policies, education, and research. Serves as a
member of the senior leadership team within Jefferson Health.
Provides clinical guidance and expertise to primary care
clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and
physician assistants. Collaborates with primary care teams to
ensure the delivery of evidence–based, patient–centered care.
Collaborates with the medical group operations Primary Care team to
provide continuous operational performance improvement across the
Family Medicine Department and other Primary Care practices.
Collaborates with the Department of Pediatrics within the Lehigh
Reilly Children’s Hospital to ensure appropriate, evidence–based
care is provided to pediatric patients in Primary Care. Creates
vision and provides support for research and education faculty in
Lehigh Valley family medicine, in conjunction with the department’s
Vice Chair for Research and Vice Chair for Education. Appoints and
supervises the Residency, Fellowship, and Clinical Program
Directors and other physician leaders/managers within the
Department of Family Medicine Maintains Family Medicine residency
and fellowship programs, any residency/fellowship rotation arranged
with affiliated medical schools, the provision of teaching to
undergraduate medical students, and the provision of teaching to
other health professional trainees. Collaborates with other members
of the administration on the development of clinical programs
designed to meet the needs of the people served by the network.
Recruits, trains, and mentors primary care clinicians and supports
workforce development. Conducts regular performance evaluations and
provides ongoing feedback to promote professional growth and
development. Fosters a culture of continuous learning and
development. Works with IS&T and clinicians to ensure efficient
use of the EMR . Develops, implements, and manages quality
improvement programs for the Department of Family Medicine and the
regional Primary Care sites. Collaborates on policy development,
management oversight, and advice to management. Ensures that the
policies of the medical staff and network are carried out within
the Department of Family Medicine. Works with the Network Office of
Research and Innovation and with Institutional Review Board to
ensure that the research produced by Department members meets
rigorous standards of human subject safety and academic excellence.
Serves as a member of the Lehigh Valley Physician Group Board of
Governors. Serves as a member of the Lehigh Valley Health Network
Medical Executive Committee. Maintains relationships with
Universities, Colleges and other organizations, with which the
network has education affiliations. Comprehensive Job
Responsibilities Leadership & Strategic Oversight Provides vision
and strategic direction for the Department of Family Medicine,
aligning departmental goals with the health system’s mission and
objectives for primary care across the region. Serves as a member
of the Jefferson – Lehigh Region physician leadership team,
contributing to system–wide leadership decisions in primary care.
Represents the department on the Board of Governors and Medical
Executive Committee. Clinical Program Development Oversees
development and implementation of innovative clinical programs to
meet community needs and improve patient outcomes. Ensures
integration of evidence–based practices and population health
strategies across all Family Medicine services and across the
primary care continuum. Education & Academic Advancement Maintains
and enhances the Family Medicine residency program and associated
fellowships. Oversees undergraduate medical education and rotations
in collaboration with affiliated medical schools. Supports teaching
initiatives for other health professional trainees and foster
interprofessional education. Oversees faculty development Research
& Innovation Collaborates with the Network Office of Research and
Innovation and Institutional Review Board to ensure compliance with
research standards. Collaborates within Jefferson Health and Thomas
Jefferson University to conduct clinical research across the
enterprise. Promotes scholarly activity and research within the
department, emphasizing academic excellence and patient safety.
Quality & Performance Improvement Develops, implements, and
monitors quality improvement programs for the Family Medicine
Department and Primary Care. Establishes metrics and accountability
for clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational
efficiency. Medical Staff & Policy Management Appoints an
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