Neurohospitalist

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME reimbursement up to $3,500 per fiscal year

401(k) employer-contributed retirement

Medical malpractice and tail coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a full-time neurohospitalist clinician teacher at the Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton, Lackawanna County. This role offers both patient care and the opportunity to teach medical students and residents.

GCMC is equipped with advanced resources, including a primary stroke center. The position provides competitive compensation, medical school loan repayments, and comprehensive benefits. Join a team dedicated to excellence in neurology education and patient care.

Qualifications

• Certified and licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Experience in neurology or a related field is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a neurology consult service at Geisinger Community Medical Center.
• Teach medical students and residents during their rotations.
• Participate in video-EEG monitoring and telemedicine services.

Skills

Patient Care and Procedural Skills

Professional Etiquette

Systems-Based Practice

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)
• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Worker Type: Regular
• Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

Geisinger's Neurology department is seeking a full‑time neurohospitalist clinician teacher.

Job Duties

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) is Lackawanna county’s premier health care facility with three hundred beds and home to a primary stroke center and a level II trauma center. The neurohospitalist team manages a neurology consult service at GCMC supported by advanced practitioners and residents. There is system‑wide tele stroke and nighttime tele neurology coverage from the Geisinger system. This is a shift work position with no nighttime call. Medical students from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine rotate through the service, and there is a neurology residency in the region, 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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: Certified and licensed Medical Doctor – State of Pennsylvania
• Skills: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.