Hospitalist Physician

Geisinger; United (PA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a full-time neurohospitalist to further enhance its coverage team at Wyoming Valley Medical Center. This role involves managing a neurology consult service, engaging in teaching opportunities, and contributing to a recognized stroke program. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment in a lively community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical school loan repayments

401(k) employer contributions

CME reimbursement up to $3,500

Life insurance and disability coverage

Qualifications

• MD or DO is required for the neurohospitalist position.
• Experience in neurology and teaching preferred.
• Fellowship in stroke is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage neurology consult service supported by advanced practitioners.
• Teach medical students and participate in residency program.
• Provide shift-based care with no nighttime call.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Teaching

Telemedicine

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Job Summary Geisinger is seeking an additional full time neurohospitalist to join its coverage team based at Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre PA. A stroke fellowship is preferred, but not required.
Job Duties

Full time neuro-hospitalist clinician teacher

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) is northeast Pennsylvania's premier tertiary care center with three hundred beds and home to the region's only comprehensive stroke center, a level II trauma center, the Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, and the Tambur Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. There are plans for a new acute care tower with expanded critical care beds.

The neurohospitalist team manages a neurology consult service at GWV supported by advanced practitioners and residents. There is system wide telestroke and nighttime teleneurology coverage from the Geisinger system. This a shift work position with no nighttime call.

Medical students from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine rotate through the service, and there is a new neurology residency program based at GWV, so there are many opportunities for teaching. Faculty appointments and more formal roles in education are available for qualified candidates. There is a robust video-EEG monitoring program, with remote reading from the Geisinger system. There is local support from neurology's on-site multispecialty outpatient group.

There is a competitive salary and opportunities for in-person and telemedicine moonlighting opportunities across the campus.

Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) is a wonderful place to live, with safe neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living and access to recreational activities. NEPA is close to New York City and Philadelphia, giving you access to major cities in just a few hours. Overall, our communities are a good bet for living a stress-free, healthy lifestyle. And more importantly, NEPA is a place where you can make a difference.

Compensation and benefits package include:

• • Competitive compensation with base salary
• Medical school loan repayments and sign on bonus
• • 401(k) employer contributed retirement
• • 403(b) and 457(b) pre-tax retirement vehicles available
• • Medical malpractice and tail coverage
• • CME reimbursement up to $3,500 per fiscal year
• • 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

About Geisinger

Founded 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 .

Our Vision & Values

Everything 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 Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.