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Job Summary

CommunityCare Kistler Clinic, affiliated with Geisinger, is seeking a family medicine or med-peds trained physician for an outpatient primary care opportunity in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Job Duties

CommunityCare, a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike affiliated with Geisinger and qualifies for the National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program and the Pennsylvania Loan Repayment Program.

In this role, you will partner with interdisciplinary teams to manage population health, improve outcomes, and drive preventive care initiatives. The patient panel includes comprehensive care across the full lifespan, from newborns to end-of-life care.

Practice Overview and Schedule

• 100% outpatient practice

• 40-hour work week, including:

  • 36 patient contact hours

  • 4 administrative hours

• Clinic hours (subject to change):

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM rotation

• One evening shift per week required

• Shared call and weekend rotation required (1 in 12 – subject to change)

Patient Care and Clinical Expectations

• Practice full-spectrum care for all ages

• 20- and 40-minute appointments, determined by acuity

• Collaborative care model with APP panel sharing (APP supervision required)

Technology and Documentation

• Epic EMR

• Abridge ambient voice dictation tool

Support and Resources

• UpToDate access

• Value-based care guides

• Medication Therapy Disease Management on-site support

• Behavioral health collaboration

• 24/7 nurse call center

• Centralized prescription refill team

• Coding education support

• Quality data monitoring (Provider Scorecard)

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation – salary ranges from $320k to $375k based on experience

• Recruitment incentives up to $250,000, including residency/fellowship stipend (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 combines the convenience of a vibrant metropolitan area with the charm of a close-knit community. Enjoy affordable living, excellent outdoor recreation, a thriving arts and dining scene, and easy access to the Pocono Mountains, Philadelphia, New York City, and New Jersey.

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 Pennsylvania

Skills

Professional Etiquette; Patient Care And Procedural Skills; Systems-Based Practice

About 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.