2026 Hire Year Nocturnist Hospitalist $345k Starting Salary
Job Summary
PLEASE READ : Does not Apply for J1 Waiver candidates | MUST be available 2026. Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our growing Hospital Medicine team as a Nocturnist Hospitalist within the next few months. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Geisinger Wyoming Valley serves as a regional referral center offering advanced specialty care, leading-edge technology, and collaborative physician support. Hospitalists work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and improving outcomes across the health system.
Job Duties
Dedicated Nocturnist Hospitalist role
7:00 PM – 7:00 AM shift schedule
7-on / 7-off block scheduling
Inpatient-only practice
Closed ICU environment
No procedures required, though procedural opportunities are available
Extensive specialty support available across the campus
Opportunities to participate in resident and medical student education
Professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
EMR
Fully integrated Epic electronic medical record (EMR) platform across the Geisinger system, supporting coordinated, efficient patient care.
Compensation & Benefits
Geisinger offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Competitive salary with nocturnist differential/stipend
Medical malpractice coverage with tail coverage
Recruitment incentives
Relocation Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plans
CME support and professional development opportunities
Research and academic opportunities
Strong physician wellness and work-life balance initiatives
Candidate Requirements
MD or DO
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure
Important Visa Information
This position does not support J-1 waiver sponsorship and is not accepting J-1 waiver candidates.
About Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is a premier regional healthcare destination serving Luzerne County and the surrounding communities. The medical center offers nationally recognized specialty programs, advanced clinical resources, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of PennsylvaniaSkills
Professional Etiquette; Patient Care And Procedural Skills; Systems-Based PracticeAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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