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 DutiesAbout 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 at emergencymedicine@geisinger.edu
Position Details Additional Job DescriptionMore about Northeast PA:
Access to urban, suburban, and rural communities is all available within 15 minutes.
Easy access to major highways makes travel to Philadelphia, New York City, or Atlantic City a breeze in just a few hours or less.
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Education Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania About GeisingerFounded 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 EmployerAll 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 & ValuesEverything 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 BenefitsWe offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.