Pediatric Neurologist

Pediatric Neurologist

Location Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Category Physician

Schedule Rotation

Work Type Full time

Department Pediatric Neurology Division

Date posted 09/24/2026 Job ID R-07780

Job Summary

Join a collaborative team caring for children across central and northeastern Pennsylvania.

Geisinger is seeking a board certified Pediatric Neurologist with expertise in neuromuscular medicine. Join a welcoming pediatric neurology team dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to children throughout the region.

Our pediatric neurology services include advanced neuromuscular care, a comprehensive epilepsy program, specialized headache care, pediatric sleep medicine, and genetic testing and counseling. You will enjoy a balanced inpatient and outpatient practice, with opportunities to teach residents and medical students and participate in research.

Opportunity Highlights

• Inpatient and outpatient practice

• Neurophysiology or epilepsy training a plus

• Eight weeks of inpatient coverage annually

• Telemedicine visits

• Level IV NICU

• Highly collaborative team of 12 physicians and 5 advanced practice providers

• Core faculty opportunity with the pediatric neurology residency

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary with a forgivable recruitment loan

• Relocation assistance

• Comprehensive benefits beginning on your first day

• Teaching and research opportunities

• 15 CME days and a $4,500 CME allowance

• Employer 401(k) contribution

Job Duties

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.

Build a rewarding career while enjoying Pennsylvania's welcoming communities, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and affordable quality of life.

Learn more: Relocating to Pennsylvania | Careers at Geisinger

Education

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

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

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

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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