Physician Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Join a Collaborative, Expert-Led Pediatric Emergency Medicine Team at Geisinger

Geisinger is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Physicians to join our expanding team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity pediatric emergency care while contributing to system-wide innovation, education, and leadership.

Job Duties:

About the Team

At Geisinger, you’ll work alongside adedicated, multidisciplinary teamof pediatric emergency professionals, including:

• Over 50 certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine nursesacross the system

• In-house Pediatric Hospitalists and Neonatologistsavailable 24/7

• Certified Child Life Specialiststo support children and families during care

• Advanced practice providers (APPs)and emergency medicine physicians

• Fellowship-trained PEM physicianswho lead initiatives in education, quality improvement, and clinical innovation

• Collaborative subspecialty supportfrom nearly every pediatric medical and surgical specialty within our 90-bed children’s hospital

• A culture ofteam-based care, continuous learning, and shared decision-making

You’ll be part of atight-knit, mission-driven groupthat values mentorship, professional development, and improving pediatric readiness across the region.

Practice Highlights

• 4-bed pediatric emergency zoneat GWV designed for infants, children, and teens

• 20% pediatric admission rateand8% critical care ratein the ED

• Dual faculty appointmentin Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics

• 1,544 clinical hours/yearfor optimal work-life balance

• Multi-site practice optionsin Wilkes-Barre and Danville, PA

Professional Growth & Leadership Opportunities

Geisinger offers unmatched opportunities for PEM physicians to lead and grow:

• System-building rolesin IT, QI/PI, and clinical pathway development

• Medical educationfor EM, Pediatric, and Med-Peds residents, and medical students

• Simulation training,clinical research, andadministrative leadership

• Fellowship opportunitiesin Ultrasound, Clinical Informatics, and more

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $350,000

• Fellowship stipend:$2,500/month from offer acceptance to graduation

• Forgivable recruitment loan:$100,000 paid in the first month

• Relocation assistance,malpractice with tail, andretirement contributions

• $3,500 CME allowanceannually

• Low cost of livingand proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) is a 274-bed acute care hospital and the onlyLevel II Trauma Centerin Luzerne County. The campus includes:

• Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit

• Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center

• Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital

• Brain & Spine Tumor Institute

• Transplant Program

• Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Ambulatory Campus

Apply Today

Join a mission-driven team that’s transforming pediatric emergency care across Pennsylvania. Make a lasting impact on patients, families, and the future of medicine.

Apply now or contact our recruitment team:

Sarah Lipka, Sr. Provider Recruiter Geisinger at slipka1@geisinger.edu or

emergencymedicine@geisinger.edu

Position Details:

Education:

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

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

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, 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.