Job Summary

Geisinger's Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking a heart failure cardiologist to join our growing practice at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Job Duties

Why Live in Wilkes Barre

Wilkes Barre or the “Diamond City” as it is referred to, was founded in 1770.  This former coal town along the scenic Susquehanna River is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise for kayaking, whitewater rafting and hiking with an extensive system of hiking/biking trails. Four state parks and numerous ski areas make this a popular destination.  Visit the F.M. Kirby Center for major theatrical performances, the Mohegan Sun Arena for concerts and the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins, the AHL affiliate to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.  Small-town charm meets modern, urban convenience at a cost of living more affordable than the national average. 

Conveniently located, Wilkes Barre offers the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport with service around the world and easy access to Interstate-81 for weekend getaways to New York City, Washington, DC; Philadelphia, New Jersey and Baltimore, MD.

Why Work at Geisinger

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center offers an academically focused practice with a community hospital feel.  This fully integrated practice boasts a robust and growing heart failure program with expensive experience in ECMO, and temporary mechanical support (Impella), a durable LVAD program and a growing Cardio-Oncology program. Programs include infiltrative cardiomyopathies, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and cardiogenetics. Geisinger recently launched a system-wide SHOCK team.

With Geisinger’s Commonwealth School of Medicine and the new cardiology fellowship starting in 2024, teaching medical students and fellows is a bonus to this position with academic appointments available.

Why Choose Geisinger

Geisinger offers a robust competitive compensation with base salary, along with 401(k) employer contributed retirement; 403(b) and 457(b) pre-tax retirement vehicles available; Medical malpractice and tail coverage; Generous vacation time; CME and CME reimbursement; Life insurance, AD&D and disability coverage.

Education

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

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

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

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

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.