Physician Pediatric Hospitalist (Wilkes-Barre)

Job Summary: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a BC/BE pediatrician to join our pediatric hospitalist team. Great opportunity to practice community-based, hospital medicine in an academic system.

Job Duties

• 7on/7off schedule

• Coverage for deliveries as needed to include coverage for C-sections. Care will be for low-risk deliveries of well infants 35 weeks and above.

• Level III NICU onsite.

• AP support in the nursery.

• Most admissions from community-based physicians and upon referral from ED.

• Receive consults from other services on admitted patients.

• Teaching opportunities with family medicine residents and medical students.

Position Details

• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and values vs. productivity.

• Health Insurance benefits, including dental and vision, beginning day 1 of employment.

• Robust retirement plans.

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

• Generous CME.

• Relocation assistance.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - (Required)

Experience

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania (Certification and License Required).

Our Purpose & Values

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. From senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members, and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.