Family Medicine Physician – Value-Based Care Model

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 320,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME funds

UpToDate access

Academic involvement with students and

Retirement plans

Job summary

Geisinger-affiliated CommunityCare Kistler Clinic in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks a family medicine or med-peds trained physician for an outpatient primary care opportunity.

This 100% outpatient practice features a 40-hour work week (36 patient contact hours + 4 admin hours), with extended clinic hours and one evening shift. You will provide full-spectrum care to all ages within a collaborative team, supported by Epic EMR and robust resources such as UpToDate and on-site care management.

Qualifications

• MD or DO licensed in Pennsylvania.
• Outpatient family medicine or med-peds training.
• Interest in population health and preventive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum outpatient care for all ages.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and APPs.
• Document care in Epic EMR and participate in value-based initiatives.

Skills

Population health

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Preventive care

Education

MD/DO

Tools

Epic EMR

Abridge

Job description

Job Summary

CommunityCare Kistler Clinic, affiliated with Geisinger, is seeking a family medicine or med-peds trained physician for an outpatient primary care opportunity in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Job Duties

CommunityCare, a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike affiliated with Geisinger and qualifies for the National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program and the Pennsylvania Loan Repayment Program.

In this role, you will partner with interdisciplinary teams to manage population health, improve outcomes, and drive preventive care initiatives. The patient panel includes comprehensive care across the full lifespan, from newborns to end-of-life care.

Practice Overview and Schedule

• 100% outpatient practice
• 40-hour work week, including
  • 36 patient contact hours
  • 4 administrative hours
• Clinic hours (subject to change):
  • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM rotation
• One evening shift per week required
• Shared call and weekend rotation required (1 in 12 – subject to change)

Patient Care and Clinical Expectations

• Practice full-spectrum care for all ages
• 20- and 40-minute appointments, determined by acuity
• Collaborative care model with APP panel sharing (APP supervision required)

Technology and Documentation

• Epic EMR
• Abridge ambient voice dictation tool

Support and Resources

• UpToDate access
• Value-based care guides
• Medication Therapy Disease Management on‑site support
• Behavioral health collaboration
• 24/7 nurse call center
• Centralized prescription refill team
• Coding education support
• Quality data monitoring (Provider Scorecard)

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation – salary ranges from $320k to $375k based on experience
• Recruitment incentives up to $250,000, including residency/fellowship stipend (not applicable for internal, lateral transfers)
• Continuing medical education– 15 working days and $4,500 CME funds
• Paid relocation (not applicable for internal, lateral transfers)
• Retirement plans - 401k, 403(b), and 457(b)
• Medical malpractice with lifetime tail coverage
• Academic involvement with medical students and residents
• Learn more at: https://www.geisingerjobs.org/community-medicine

Location Highlight –

Wilkes-Barre, PA combines the convenience of a vibrant metropolitan area with the charm of a close-knit community. Enjoy affordable living, excellent outdoor recreation, a thriving arts and dining scene, and easy access to the Pocono Mountains, Philadelphia, New York City, and New Jersey.

Position Details

Education

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

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

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, from senior management on down, 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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statements

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.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.