Epilepsy Neurologist - Physician

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; Vor Ort; USD 240.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Sign-on bonus for medical school loan repayments

401(k) employer-contributed retirement

CME reimbursement up to $3,500 per fiscal year

Healthcare benefits from day one

Zusammenfassung

Geisinger is seeking an epilepsy-trained neurologist to join the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center team in Wilkes Barre, PA. This position involves managing both outpatient and inpatient epilepsy care, supported by a fellowship-trained team, with opportunities for teaching residents and medical students.

The ideal candidate will have experience in epilepsy surgery and excellent clinical skills, working in a modern facility that offers comprehensive patient care support.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited epilepsy and/or clinical neurophysiology fellowship program.
• Strong clinical skills and passion for teaching.
• Experience with epilepsy surgery.

Aufgaben

• Participate in outpatient clinics and inpatient epilepsy management.
• Perform long-term video EEG reads and epilepsy surgery.
• Co-manage epilepsy patients with advanced practitioners and support staff.

Kenntnisse

Patient Care and Procedural Skills

Professional Etiquette

Systems-Based Practice

Ausbildung

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Jobbeschreibung

Location

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV), Wilkes Barre, PA

Job Summary

Geisinger Neuroscience Institute is seeking an epilepsy‑trained neurologist to join the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center team in Wilkes Barre, PA.

Job Duties

This position is based in Wilkes‑Barre and is supported by a system‑wide care team consisting of eight fellowship‑trained epileptologists, four advanced practice providers, two functional neurosurgeons, and dedicated nurse navigator support. The clinician participates in a rotation that includes outpatient clinics, inpatient epilepsy management, long‑term video EEG reads (using a shift rotation, not on‑call), and epilepsy surgery. The neurology clinic is located in a brand‑new free‑standing medical office building on the GWV campus, with on‑site pharmacy, lab, and radiology. Epilepsy patients are co‑managed with advanced practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists between physician visits.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited epilepsy and/or clinical neurophysiology fellowship program with strong clinical skills, a passion for teaching the next generation of providers, and experience with epilepsy surgery. Medical students from the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine rotate through the service, and a new neurology residency program based at GWV provides teaching opportunities. Faculty appointments and more formal roles in education are available for qualified candidates.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Sign‑on bonus for medical school loan repayments or other expenses
• 401(k) employer‑contributed retirement
• 403(b) and 457(b) pre‑tax retirement plans available
• Medical malpractice and tail coverage
• CME reimbursement up to $3,500 per fiscal year
• Healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and prescription coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage

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: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems‑Based Practice

EEO Statement

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. * Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver.