Jefferson Health Plans

Job Details

Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Allergist/Immunologist to join our growing academic and clinical practice. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care for adult and pediatric patients with allergic, immunologic, and respiratory disorders while contributing to the academic mission of one of the nation's leading health systems.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in patient care, medical education, research, and community outreach.

Job Description

• Provide outpatient evaluation and management of adult and pediatric patients with allergic and immunologic disorders.
• Diagnose and treat conditions including:
  • Food allergies
  • Environmental allergies
  • Asthma
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Urticaria and angioedema
  • Drug allergies
  • Primary immunodeficiency disorders
• Perform allergy testing and immunotherapy services.
• Participate in food allergy programs and biologic treatment programs as applicable.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Pulmonary Medicine, ENT, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, and Primary Care.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in quality improvement, scholarly activity, and clinical research initiatives.
• Contribute to the academic mission of Thomas Jefferson University through educational and committee activities.

Position Highlights

• Academic and clinical practice environment
• Opportunity to care for both adult and pediatric patients
• Access to a large referral network throughout Jefferson Health
• Opportunities for research and clinical trials
• Faculty appointment through Thomas Jefferson University commensurate with experience
• Collaborative, physician-led culture with strong specialty support
• EPIC electronic medical record

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Allergy & Immunology Fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Allergy & Immunology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, education, and academic excellence
• Interest in teaching, research, and program development preferred

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

800-803 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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