Palliative Medicine Physician $60k Recruitment Incentive

Location

• Geisinger
• Medical
• Center (GMC)
• Shift:
• Days (United
• States of
• America)
• Scheduled
• Weekly
• Hours: 40
• Worker
• Type:
• Regular
• Exemption
• Status:
• Yes
• Job
• Summary: Geisinger’s Cancer Institute is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Palliative Medicine Physician to join our team at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville, Pennsylvania—our flagship hospital and largest tertiary/quaternary care campus. This is a unique opportunity to practice within a physician-led, nationally recognized health system, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while collaborating across a highly integrated oncology platform.
• Job
• Duties: Why Join Geisinger? Physician-led organization that empowers providers and prioritizes quality, innovation, and clinical excellence Practice at Geisinger Medical Center, the region’s largest academic medical center offering advanced specialty care and a Level I trauma center Culture grounded in collaboration, learning, and multidisciplinary care delivery Fully integrated EPIC electronic health record system across the enterprise Strong commitment to professional growth, mentorship, and academic engagement Position Highlights Join a multidisciplinary palliative care team embedded within the Geisinger Cancer Institute Provide a blend of inpatient consults and outpatient clinic care in collaboration with oncology and specialty teams Work alongside medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and supportive care services in a coordinated care model Participate in tumor boards and interdisciplinary care planning, ensuring seamless patient-centered treatment Opportunity to support complex care across one of the most comprehensive cancer programs in the region Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation model aligned with quality and value Recruitment incentives, including $60k starting bonus and full relocation assistance Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice with tail coverage, retirement plans, and health benefits Generous PTO, CME support, and professional development opportunities Programs designed to support physician well-being, career growth, and long-term stability Life in Danville, PA Danville offers a welcoming, family-friendly community with access to exceptional outdoor and cultural experiences: Affordable cost of living with short commutes and high quality of life Access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and nearby state parks Close proximity to major metro areas including Philadelphia and New York City Vibrant local events, dining, and community festivals just minutes from campus

Position Details

• Questions? Please contact Jenna Spatafore, Recruitment Manager at 570-502-0902 or jaspatafore1@geisinger.edu Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania Skills: Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice 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.