Staff Physician

About the role

The Staff Physician will provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students at Lehigh's on-campus Health and Wellness Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based primary care by diagnosing, treating, and managing both acute and chronic conditions, including performing office-based procedures and coordinating specialty referrals.
• Evaluate patient health by obtaining medical histories, performing physical exams, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests to develop and manage tailored treatment plans and prescribe medications.
• Provide preventive health services—such as screenings, risk assessments, and immunizations—alongside patient-centered counseling to promote overall wellness and disease prevention.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment within your scope of practice to coordinate patient care, monitor progress, and dynamically adjust treatment plans to ensure high quality and continuity.
• Respond empathetically to complex or sensitive health concerns—such as mental and sexual health—by providing ongoing care, managing specialty referrals, and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Serve as a supervising or collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) in accordance with state requirements while reviewing and documenting external health forms and medical data.
• Support efficient clinic flow within a team-based care model and actively participate in developing and implementing clinical protocols, guidelines, and service delivery enhancements.
• Contribute to university-wide health initiatives, outreach, and educational programming, while serving on university or Student Affairs committees dedicated to student health and wellbeing.
• Maintain all required professional licenses, certifications, and prescriptive authority while strictly adhering to clinical, legal, and regulatory standards such as HIPAA and infection control.
• Ensure high-quality patient data management by completing accurate and timely documentation within electronic medical records.
• Commit to continuous practice improvement by participating in quality assurance activities and maintaining clinical competency through continuing medical education and evidence-based practice.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Three to five years of work related experience
• Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania state medical license
• Active Federal DEA registration/licensure
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Solid understanding of healthcare compliance requirements and clinical documentation standards
• A communication style that builds trust with young adults who may be managing health decisions independently for the first time
• Experience in college health, adolescent medicine, or a comparable setting that reflects the population and pace of Lehigh's Health and Wellness Center

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
• Three to five years of work related experience
• Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania state medical license
• Active Federal DEA registration/licensure
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Solid understanding of healthcare compliance requirements and clinical documentation standards
• A communication style that builds trust with young adults who may be managing health decisions independently for the first time
• Experience in college health, adolescent medicine, or a comparable setting that reflects the population and pace of Lehigh's Health and Wellness Center

Skills

• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance requirements and clinical documentation standards
• Effective communication skills, particularly with young adults
• Ability to manage complex or sensitive health concerns
• Experience in delivering primary care in an ambulatory setting
• Ability to coordinate patient care and manage specialty referrals
• Experience working in a team-based care model
• Knowledge of relevant clinical protocols and guidelines

Benefits

Lehigh University offers retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

Pay

An approximate salary range of $136,340-$180,000 with the possibility of adjustment based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is based at Lehigh's on-campus Health and Wellness Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Why Lehigh

Lehigh University has a long-standing commitment to treating its staff as integral to the institution's mission, not peripheral to it. As part of Student Affairs, you'll work alongside counselors, health educators, and wellness professionals who share your investment in student outcomes.

Special Considerations

• This position has direct contact with minors, therefore a background check is required.
• Must be up-to-date on all recommended vaccinations per CDC/ACIP guidelines including annual seasonal Flu vaccine unless medically exempt.
• Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.