Physicians will practice high-acuity pediatric emergency care within a multidisciplinary team environment at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Responsibilities also include contributing to system-wide innovation, education, quality improvement, and clinical pathway development.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. A Pennsylvania Medical Doctor license is required for practice.
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 a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of pediatric emergency professionals, including: Over 50 certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine nurses across the system In-house Pediatric Hospitalists and Neonatologists available 24/7 Certified Child Life Specialists to support children and families during care Advanced practice providers (APPs) and emergency medicine physicians Fellowship-trained PEM physicians who lead initiatives in education, quality improvement, and clinical innovation Collaborative subspecialty support from nearly every pediatric medical and surgical specialty within our 90-bed children’s hospital A culture of team-based care, continuous learning, and shared decision-making You’ll be part of a tight-knit, mission-driven group that values mentorship, professional development, and improving pediatric readiness across the region. Practice Highlights 4-bed pediatric emergency zone at GWV designed for infants, children, and teens 20% pediatric admission rate and 8% critical care rate in the ED Dual faculty appointment in Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics 1,544 clinical hours/year for optimal work-life balance Multi-site practice options in Wilkes-Barre and Danville, PA Professional Growth & Leadership Opportunities Geisinger offers unmatched opportunities for
PEM physicians to lead and grow: System-building roles in IT, QI/PI, and clinical pathway development Medical education for EM, Pediatric, and Med-Peds residents, and medical students Simulation training, clinical research, and administrative leadership Fellowship opportunities in Ultrasound,
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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, and retirement contributions $3,500 CME allowance annually Low cost of living and 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 only Level II Trauma Center in 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: Sarah Lipka, Sr. Provider Recruiter Geisinger at slipka1@geisinger.edu or emergencymedicine@geisinger.edu
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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) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania Skills: OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring 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. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine 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 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. 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.
