General Cardiology - Geisinger

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contributed retirement

Generous vacation time

CME reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is seeking a Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join its Heart & Vascular Institute. Responsibilities include participating in innovative research and training cardiology fellows. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to caring for a diverse patient population in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania is required.

Responsibilities

• Join the growing practice at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
• Participate in outcomes and population-based research.
• Serve as an educational venue for cardiology fellows.

Skills

Patient Care And Procedural Skills

Professional Etiquette

Systems-Based Practice

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Location

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

Yes

Job Summary

Geisinger’s Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking a Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join the growing practice at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Job Duties

Why Work at Geisinger

Geisinger Heart & Vascular Institute spans a 31-county service area and has 69 Cardiologists, 12 Cardiothoracic Surgeons, 12 Vascular Surgeons, as well as 82 Advanced Practitioners. This team provides care in a complement of 5 acute care tertiary/ quaternary hospitals, 4 community hospitals, numerous outreach locations and together performs over 10,000 cardiac procedures and 60,000 echocardiograms annually.

Geisinger Heart & Vascular Institute features multiple accredited chest pain centers, a nationally recognized regional STEMI PCI network, TAVR program, complex arrhythmia ablation, and a full range of coronary, vascular and structural heart interventions.

The multidisciplinary team members participate in outcomes and population-based research through the Geisinger Center for Health Research; molecular, cellular and genomics research at the Siegfried and Janet Weis Center for Health Research; and trials of new drugs, devices and techniques through the Geisinger Center for Clinical Studies. The Institute serves as an educational venue for four cardiology fellows per year, an annual Cardiology Symposium and monthly CME lectures featuring National superstars.

Why Live in Wilkes Barre

Wilkes Barre or the “Diamond City” as it is referred to, was founded in 1770. This former coal town along the scenic Susquehanna River is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise for kayaking, whitewater rafting and hiking with an extensive system of hiking/biking trails. Four state parks and numerous ski areas make this a popular destination. Visit the F.M. Kirby Center for major theatrical performances, the Mohegan Sun Arena for concerts and the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins, the AHL affiliate to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Small-town charm meets modern, urban convenience at a cost of living more affordable than the national average. Conveniently located, Wilkes Barre offers the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport with service around the world and easy access to Interstate-81 for weekend getaways to New York City, Washington, DC; Philadelphia, New Jersey and Baltimore, MD.

Why Choose Geisinger

Geisinger offers a robust competitive compensation with base salary, along with 401(k) employer contributed retirement; 403(b) and 457(b) pre-tax retirement vehicles available; Medical malpractice and tail coverage; Generous vacation time; CME and CME reimbursement; 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

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

• 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.