Job Summary

Geisinger invites applications for a full-time BE/BC Internal Medicine opening in the Department of General Internal Medicine (GIM) in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Job Duties

Geisinger’s GIM is located on the campus of Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) which offers immediate access to all ancillary services and robust sub-specialist support. The department has a newly established residency program of 39 residents. This physician must excel in patient care and teaching of residents and medical students. If interested, there are opportunities to do clinical research.

Position Highlights:

• Patients new to the practice, those over 65 years and patients returning for an annual physical examination have 40-minute appointments. Follow up appointments for under 65-year patients is 20-minutes.
• Enjoy an excellent quality of life with phone call coverage only
• Immediate access to ancillary services such as Radiology and Phlebotomy
• On-site Case Manager to facilitate the work of physicians

Why join Geisinger?

• Geisinger is a nationally recognized Institution

• Competitive salary (depending on experience) and benefits, including relocation, malpractice, and tail coverage
• 20 days off annually as personal time off and $3,500 for CME activities
• Professional opportunities for mentorship, career growth and advancement including Administration

About Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV):

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (our principal hospital and residency hub in the Northeast of Geisinger’s footprint), and Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, Pa., are Level 2 Trauma Centers. Both centers have high patient volumes, a diverse patient population and a variety of specialties.

About Geisinger:

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.

Position Details

Education

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

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

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, from senior management on down, 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.

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.