Primary Care Physician Senior Focus

JOB TITLE: Primary Care Physician
LOCATION: Scranton, PA
DEPARTMENT: Community Medicine - 65 Forward
WORK TYPE: Full time - Outpatient only

Geisinger 65 Forward is seeking board certified/board eligible family medicine, internal medicine and geriatric trained physicians for an outpatient primary care opportunity in beautiful Scranton, PA.

At Geisinger, shaping the future of healthcare starts with a robust support system, from implementing ground-breaking programs to utilizing advanced technology, these are just some of the ways we go above and beyond to lead healthcare change. We take pride in the professional and developmental support we provide our physicians:

• Base salary model-Starting base salary of $250,000 (for those with 2 years or less experience; higher for those above 2 years of experience), compensates providers based on quality metrics.
• Recruitment incentive - $100k, paid in lump sum upon start
• Medical school loan repayment- $150k, paid in 4 installments
• Residency/Fellowship stipend - $2,500/month, available up to 18 months prior to graduation
• Geography stipend - Up to $20k (at specified locations)
• Continuing medical education- 15 working days and $3,500 annually
• Teaching opportunities- Available at one of Geisinger's four primary care residency programs including: Family medicine, internal medicine and internal medicine/pediatrics. Additional teaching opportunities are available via advanced practice preceptorship, medical student teaching and faculty appointment with the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
• Benefits - Comprehensive benefits including liability, retirement, relocation and more!

Scranton's 65 Forward Health Center is seeking a board certified/board eligible family medicine, geriatrician internal medicine physician to join our newly branded office. The staff at Scranton 65 Forward Health Center is committed to providing the best care for every patient and as experts in primary care, meeting patients' needs is our top priority. 65 Forward Health Centers are dedicated to providing "one place" for patients 65+ for all health and well-being needs. Providers and Staff will work together and coordinate the patients care based on their needs. This will include wellness coordination, center activities and specialized care all under one roof. Scranton 65 Forward Health Center aims to improve the quality of life of our patients through accessible, comprehensive, and quality healthcare, provided in a warm and compassionate setting. Our physicians, nurses, and staff are committed to providing seniors with the quality medical care they deserve, so they can live better!

We want to provide our patients more than health care but a quality of life. In effort to do so we will be providing on site wellness activities:

· Exercise classes

· Educational seminars on a variety of medical topics, such as diabetes, hypertension, and depression

· Arts and crafts

· Monthly birthday celebrations and more!

For more information, please contact: Tammy Bonawitz, Talent Management Consultant, Geisinger at: or 570-259-6597 or tlbonawitz@geisinger.edu or visit: https://www.geisingerjobs.org/community-medicine

Geisinger Community Medicine consists of 43 community practice sites throughout central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania. These multispecialty locations provide primary and specialty care. In conjunction with Geisinger Health Plan, the Medical Groups staff offers their own unique version of medical home.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, 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.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.