Core Faculty Physician – Family Medicine Residency

Core Faculty Physician – Family Medicine Residency

Location Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Category Physician

Schedule Days

Work Type Full time

Department Wyoming County Community Medicine Division

Date posted 06/03/2026 Job ID R-80871

Job Summary

Seeking a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with at least two years of clinical experience treating patients of all ages and a commitment to academic and patient-centered excellence.

Job Duties

We're seeking energetic core faculty to join our 6+6+6 Family Medicine Residency Program in Northeastern Pennsylvania at one of the nation's leading integrated health systems.

Why this role matters:

You're teaching, mentoring and inspiring future family medicine providers in a supportive, innovative environment. In addition to curriculum development, you'll support resident recruitment, didactic instruction and simulation training.

What the role offers:

• An opportunity to precept a resident led Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) clinic

• 60% FTE dedicated to resident teaching

• No inpatient or OB coverage

• Faculty appointment with Geisinger College of Health Sciences

Why Northeast PA?

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Affordable housing for every lifestyle

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Vibrant downtown, charming suburbs, and peaceful nature retreats

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Outdoor recreation: hiking, camping, fishing

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Close to colleges, restaurants, shopping

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Less than 3 hours from NYC, DC, and Philadelphia

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation – salary ranges from $320k to $375k based on experience

• Recruitment incentives up to $250,000 (not applicable for internal, lateral transfers)

• Continuing medical education – 15 working days and $4,500 CME funds

• Paid relocation (not applicable for internal, lateral transfers)

• Retirement plans - 401k, 403(b), and 457(b)

• Medical malpractice with lifetime tail coverage

• Academic involvement with medical students and residents

• Learn more at: https://www.geisingerjobs.org/community-medicine

Position Details

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least two years of clinical experience treating patients of all ages and be American Boards of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Boards of Family Medicine (AOBFM) board certified. Prior teaching experience (residents and/or students) is preferred.

Education

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

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

Patient Care And Procedural Skills; Systems-Based Practice; Professional Etiquette

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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