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Job Title Physician Pediatric Emergency Medicine Location Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Category Physician Hospital Based, Physician Schedule Rotation Work Type Full time Department GMC Emergency Medicine Division Date posted 11/26/2024 Job ID R-29726

Job Summary

Join a Collaborative, Expert-Led Pediatric Emergency Medicine Team at Geisinger Geisinger is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Physicians to join our expanding team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity pediatric emergency care while contributing to system-wide innovation, education, and leadership.

Job Duties

About the Team

At Geisinger, you’ll work alongside adedicated, multidisciplinary teamof pediatric emergency professionals, including:

  • Over 50 certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine nursesacross the system

  • In-house Pediatric Hospitalists and Neonatologistsavailable 24/7

  • Certified Child Life Specialiststo support children and families during care

  • Advanced practice providers (APPs)and emergency medicine physicians

  • Fellowship-trained PEM physicianswho lead initiatives in education, quality improvement, and clinical innovation

  • Collaborative subspecialty supportfrom nearly every pediatric medical and surgical specialty within our 90-bed children’s hospital

  • A culture ofteam-based care, continuous learning, and shared decision-making

You’ll be part of atight-knit, mission-driven groupthat values mentorship, professional development, and improving pediatric readiness across the region.

Practice Highlights

  • 4-bed pediatric emergency zoneat GWV designed for infants, children, and teens

  • 20% pediatric admission rateand8% critical care ratein the ED

  • Dual faculty appointmentin Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics

  • 1,544 clinical hours/yearfor optimal work-life balance

  • Multi-site practice optionsin Wilkes-Barre and Danville, PA

Professional Growth & Leadership Opportunities

Geisinger offers unmatched opportunities for PEM physicians to lead and grow:

  • System-building rolesin IT, QI/PI, and clinical pathway development

  • Medical educationfor EM, Pediatric, and Med-Peds residents, and medical students

  • Simulation training,clinical research, andadministrative leadership

  • Fellowship opportunitiesin Ultrasound, Clinical Informatics, and more

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting salary: $350,000

  • Fellowship stipend:$2,500/month from offer acceptance to graduation

  • Forgivable recruitment loan:$100,000 paid in the first month

  • Relocation assistance,malpractice with tail, andretirement contributions

  • $3,500 CME allowanceannually

  • Low cost of livingand proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) is a 274-bed acute care hospital and the onlyLevel II Trauma Centerin Luzerne County. The campus includes:

  • Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit

  • Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center

  • Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital

  • Brain & Spine Tumor Institute

  • Transplant Program

  • Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Ambulatory Campus

Apply Today

Join a mission-driven team that’s transforming pediatric emergency care across Pennsylvania. Make a lasting impact on patients, families, and the future of medicine.

Apply now or contact our recruitment team at emergencymedicine@geisinger.edu

Position Details

Additional Job Description

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

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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