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Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Director Physician Practice & Programs

Practice Management / OperationsIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job 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.

Summary

Oversees programmatic operations across regional practices. Provides supervision and direction of the delivery of services and related programs. Supports the further acquisition, development and service line regionalization efforts of clinical services and programs.

Cultivates relationships with key stakeholders, by working collaboratively with other service lines, across acute care practices and ambulatory sites to promote and develop optimal services.

Works in partnership with leaders to promote continuous improvement of clinical services and patient experience throughout the continuum of care.

Job Duties

Assumes responsibility for financial performance, budget development processes, revenue and expense management, and labor productivity across the enterprise.

Supports the development of business plans and strategic initiatives that enhance growth and operational excellence incorporating best practices and standardization to enhance the LVHN brand.

Works in concert with physician and administrative leadership to develop and grow clinical programs.

Partners in the strategy and execution in collaboration with key stakeholders, including review and management of operational KPI’s.

Leads efforts to identify opportunities and drive improvement of the patient experience and care transitions within the division, program or service line/institute.

Addresses performance issues promptly and appropriately and uses sound judgment in compliance with policy and applicable laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, healthcare management, or related field.
  • 5 years relevant experience in a physician office practice setting and supervisory experience directing other's work.
  • Ability to initiate, accept, and adapt to change.
  • Demonstrates strong leadership and mature emotional intelligence.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in both transactional and transformational leadership.
  • Demonstrates ability to partner with stakeholders to achieve goals.
  • Excellent computer skills, electronic medical record (EMR), and Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in business administration, healthcare management, or related field.

Additional Qualifications

Proven proficiency of technology at conclusion of orientation.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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

707 Hamilton St

Primary Location

One City Center

Position Type: Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm varianble

Department: 1012-45106 LVPG-L OBGYN - 1245 S Cedar Crest

Key Responsibilities

The Director oversees programmatic operations, financial performance, and strategic growth across regional physician practices. They collaborate with leadership to drive clinical service improvements, manage operational KPIs, and ensure high-quality patient care delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare management and at least 5 years of relevant experience in a physician practice setting. Strong leadership skills, proficiency in EMR systems, and the ability to manage budgets and labor productivity are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Strategic planningFinancial managementRevenue managementClinical program developmentStakeholder managementPerformance improvementChange managementBusiness planning

Practice Management & Operations Career Context

Of the 50 active Practice Management & Operations listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 22% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Practice Management & Operations market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 22% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director Physician Practice & Programs at Lehigh Valley Health Network a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Practice Management & Operations healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Allentown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,686/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.