Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Geriatrician Physician
Job Summary
LIFE Geisinger (Living Independently for Elders) is seeking an experienced geriatrician, family medicine or internal medicine physician for our LIFE Geisinger South Wilkes Barre, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program, in Wilkes Barre, PA
Job Duties
LIFE Geisinger provides additional independence for older individuals and their caregivers. We can help them stay in their homes while taking advantage of comprehensive daily living and health services. It's the best of both worlds.
LIFE Geisinger offers a unique, team-based model of care for older adults with complex medical needs. Physicians collaborate with an Advanced Practitioner, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, care coordinators and families to deliver comprehensive, relationship-centered care.
Highlights:
Typical schedule of 12-16 patients per day
30-minute appointment times for thoughtful, comprehensive care
Mix of chronic disease management, acute visits, post-hospital follow-ups, and annual assessments
Collaborative interdisciplinary care team providing extensive clinical support
Occasional home visits and monthly skilled nursing facility visits
One week of call per month with nurse triage managing first-call responsibilities
At LIFE Geisinger, physicians enjoy a slower-paced, mission-driven practice environment focused on helping older adults remain healthy, independent, and thriving in their homes and communities.
We take pride in the professional and developmental support we provide our physicians:
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation – salary ranges from $320k to $375k based on experience
Recruitment incentives up to $250,000 (not applicable for internal, lateral transfers)
Continuing medical education – 15 working days and $4,500 CME funds
Paid relocation (not applicable for internal, lateral transfers)
Retirement plans - 401k, 403(b), and 457(b)
Medical malpractice with lifetime tail coverage
Academic involvement with medical students and residents
Learn more at: https://www.geisingerjobs.org/community-medicine
Location Highlight – Wilkes-Barre, PA
Located in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable living, short commute times, and access to outstanding outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy nearby hiking, skiing, state parks, and the Pocono Mountains, along with a growing downtown, diverse dining options, and family-friendly neighborhoods. Conveniently situated within driving distance of Philadelphia, New York City, and New Jersey, Wilkes-Barre provides the perfect blend of small-city comfort and big-city accessibility.
Contact us: CMRecruitmentTeam@geisinger.edu
Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of PennsylvaniaSkills
Systems-Based Practice; Professional Etiquette; Patient Care And Procedural SkillsAbout 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.
“When you’re doing what you love with teammates who feel like they’re family, you know you’re in the right place.”
OBGYN
A place where you can lead a healthy lifestyle and follow your dreams.
Only at Geisinger.
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Access to 121 state parks
