Physician Emergency Medicine

Physician Emergency Medicine

Location Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Category Physician Hospital Based, Physician

Schedule Rotation

Work Type Full time

Department Emergency Medicine Division

Date posted 09/25/2026 Job ID R-04085

Job Summary

Geisinger I Emergency Medicine & Pediatric Emergency Medicine I Northeast Pennsylvania

At Geisinger, a nationally recognized, physician-led health system, we're expanding our Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine teams across Northeast Pennsylvania and seeking passionate physicians who want to practice at the top of their specialty while helping shape the future of emergency care.

Job Duties

Why Geisinger?

• Physician-led, nationally recognized health system

• Academic appointments and teaching opportunities through Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

• Two Geisinger Emergency Medicine Residency Programs

• Ultrasound and Sports Medicine Fellowship programs

• Leadership, quality improvement, and research opportunities

• EPIC electronic medical record system

• Collaborative multidisciplinary teams with dedicated pharmacists, care managers, APPs, and specialty support

Advanced Emergency & Pediatric Care

• Robust EMS network with 9 helicopters, 6 bases, and critical care ground transport teams

• Level I Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Centers Expanding Pediatric Emergency Medicine program with a pediatric readiness score of 97

• Pediatric specialty support, NICU services, pediatric resource nurse team, and partnership with CHOP

• High-acuity clinical environment with opportunities for program development and innovation

• "> ">undefinedCompetitive Compensation & BenefitsEmergency Medicine recruitment incentivesCompetitive straight salaryRelocation assistanceAnnual CME fundingMalpractice and tail coverageEmployer retirement contributions and comprehensive benefits package Nestled in Northeast Pennsylvania, you'll enjoy:Hiking, skiing, biking, kayaking, and outdoor adventureAAA RailRiders Baseball, Penguins hockey, concerts, casinos, and cultural events

Excellent public and private schoolsEasy access to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New Jersey beachesWhether you're an experienced physician or finishing residency or fellowship, Geisinger offers the support, innovation, and career growth to help you thrive

Connect with our team today:Sarah Lipka, Provider Recruiter slipka1@geisinger.edu or EmergencyMedicine@Geisinger.edu

Position Details

An emergency physician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.

Position works on a shift-based schedule and does not accrue PTO or CME days.

• Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.

• Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness. May prescribe or administer medications. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.

Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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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