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Job Title Physician Emergency Medicine Location Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Category Physician Hospital Based, Physician Schedule Rotation Work Type Full time Department Emergency Medicine Division Date posted 04/17/2025 Job ID R-68229

Job Summary

Geisinger, a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare system, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join our growing team in Northeast Pennsylvania. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-quality emergency care in a collaborative, innovative environment with access to academic and leadership opportunities.

Job Duties

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide emergency medical care in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including care managers and clinical pharmacists

  • Participate in academic teaching and mentorship through Geisinger’s residency and fellowship programs

  • Engage in quality improvement and innovative care delivery models

Why Geisinger?

Academic Excellence & Training Programs

  • Emergency Medicine Residency (Northeast program launching July 2026)

  • Ultrasound and Sports Medicine Fellowships

  • Teaching opportunities with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Advanced Emergency Services

  • 9 helicopters, 6 bases, 2 Critical Care Ground Transport units

  • Mobile Integrated Health and EMS programs

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Level I Trauma Centers

  • Comprehensive Stroke and STEMI Receiving Centers

Leadership & Innovation

  • Home to national leaders in ACEP, PACEP, ABEM, EMS, and emergency medicine research

  • Progressive care models focused on early intervention and post-acute care

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary with recruitment incentives up to $175k

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Three retirement plans

  • CME allowance and relocation assistance

  • Generous paid time off and work-life balance support

Living in Northeast Pennsylvania

  • Affordable cost of living with access to urban, suburban, and rural communities

  • Outdoor recreation: hiking, kayaking, skiing, biking, and more

  • Entertainment: professional sports, casinos, concerts, and cultural events

  • Excellent public and private schools, colleges, and universities

  • Easy access to Philadelphia, New York City, and Atlantic City

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization that values innovation, education, and compassionate care.


To apply, click “Apply Now” or contact Miranda Grace at emergencymedicine@geisinger.edu.

Position Details

More about Northeast PA:

  • Access to urban, suburban, and rural communities is all available within 15 minutes.

  • Easy access to major highways makes travel to Philadelphia, New York City, or Atlantic City a breeze in just a few hours or less.

  • Sits along the scenic Susquehanna River and is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise for kayaking, whitewater rafting, and hiking an extensive system of trails. Ability to join local bike or running clubs!

  • Four state parks and numerous ski areas make this a popular destination.

  • The area has multiple concert venues and is close to the Pocono Mountain Speed Way – NASCAR races.

  • Enjoy gaming at the Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs, take in a minor-league hockey game with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, or watch the AAA Wilkes-Barre Scranton Railriders baseball team, an affiliate of the New York Yankees, at PNC Field.

  • The arts is also an important part of Wilkes-Barre’s culture. Visit the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic or the Broadway Theater League, exhibits at numerous art galleries or one of the area’s many national historic sites.

  • Looking to relax? Spend the day at one of our abundant day spas or enjoy an afternoon shopping at Wilkes-Barre Commons shopping center.

  • There are over 75 schools, both public and private, located in northeast PA, including reputable colleges and universities.

  • To learn more, visit: https://discovernepa.com 

Education

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

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

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

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.

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