Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Recruiting Process
To ensure you have a rewarding recruiting experience, we commit to the following:
- Align our hiring process with our values to provide equal opportunity for employment, development, and advancement to our employee community and beyond
- Offer access to reasonable accommodations in the job application and interview process
- Provide a welcoming and inclusive interview experience
- List our job postings on a wide range of job boards and partner with professional associations
Timeline of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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2002
Began offering domestic partner benefits to all Geisinger employees
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2007
Implemented DEI training as part of new employee orientation
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2007
Appointed Director of DEI, propelling the company into a more equitable workforce
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2008
Began capturing veteran status in patient medical records
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2012
Began alignment with the Human Rights Campaign’s Healthcare Equality Index
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2014
Launched system wide Safe Zone training
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2014
Established workplace gender transition protocol
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2015
Introduced unconscious bias through everyday bias training
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2016
Launched Transgender Restroom/Locker Facility Policy
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2017
Established Employee Resource Groups
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2018
Introduced transgender healthcare benefits as part of Geisinger Health Plan
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2018
Implemented sexual orientation & gender identity (SO/GI) as a part of our patient care delivery
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2019
Launched systemwide DEI Council
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2019
Implemented new policies for parental leave and adoption support
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2019
Implemented paid military leave benefits
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2020
Chose ‘Values Differences’ as competency for all employees
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2021
Selected as a 2022 Military Friendly Employer (Victory Media) and a 2021 Best for Vets Employer (Military Times)
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2021
Appointed Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Officer
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2021
Celebrated the inaugural PRIDE flag raising at Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Community Medical Center
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2022
Launched systemwide DEI strategy
A place that respects where you’re from and where you’re going.
Only at Geisinger.
A diverse Geisinger workforce is essential for culturally competent care. The more inclusive we are, the better we can understand and reflect our communities, patients and members.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
With our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, we’re committed to providing culturally competent care, and giving you the support you need to give back to your family, friends and neighbors.
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide opportunities for all Geisinger employees to build internal and external networks and further develop professionally. ERGs are formed around common identities but are open to all employees. Read more about our individual groups:
VETNET
The VETNET ERG offers a support network for Geisinger service members, veterans and their families. This group forms collaborative relationships with local veteran support organizations and fosters a veteran presence throughout the Geisinger family by recruiting and retaining the best military talent.
BOLD
The BOLD (Black Outreach Leadership Development) ERG is a catalyst for caring beyond barriers for Geisinger and is integral to developing opportunities to lead in both the local and global communities we serve. BOLD focuses on increasing awareness of racial issues in the workplace and will provide a network that supports the development of employees who self-identify as black, African-American or of West Indian or of African descent.
G-PRIDE
The G-PRIDE (Geisinger - People Ready for Inclusion, Diversity and Equality) ERG works to foster a welcoming, caring, inclusive environment for Geisinger employees of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
GAIN
The GAIN (Geisinger Ability Inclusivity Network) ERG seeks to attract, hire, engage, retain and empower employees with disabilities to fully enrich our workforce while educating our Geisinger family and community about how to best include those with disabilities and positioning Geisinger as the best and most caring place to work.
SALUD
Spanish for “health,” or “cheers” in a social setting, SALUD provides support to our Hispanic/Latino employees with a mission to promote cultural awareness in the workplace and offer the Hispanic “familia” a community in which to attract, develop, retain and promote advancement. The group’s vision includes promoting accessibility, health equity and culturally responsive care for the patients, employees and members we serve.
Women LEAD
The Women LEAD (Legacy, Empowerment, Advocacy, Development) ERG enhances women’s recruitment, retention, promotion and professional development across Geisinger.
Awards and Recognition
Celebrating Coming Out Day
At Geisinger, we’ve built an inclusive environment that celebrates who you are and sees it as an asset to providing patient care.
