OB Laborist Physician

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice tail coverage

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

401(k) match 5%

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is offering OB/GYN Generalist opportunities at GWV in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA. The role involves inpatient obstetric care, co-management with residents and nurse midwives, and handling both routine and emergency labor situations. Flexible 8/24-hour in-house shifts per month are available.

Geisinger provides excellent benefits, malpractice tail coverage, a 5% 401(k) employer contribution, relocation options, and a CME allowance of $4,500, with a competitive salary model.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
• Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Focus on inpatient care for pregnant women, managing labor and delivery on emergency and routine bases.
• Co-manage with residents and Nurse Midwives during labor and delivery.

Skills

Inpatient obstetrics

Labor and delivery

Team collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Job description

Job Summary

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Join a great team of experienced Laborists and Nurse Midwives, co-managing with both residents and Nurse Midwives
• Focus on giving inpatient care to pregnant women, managing labor and delivery on both an emergency and routine basis.
• Flexible 8/24-hour in-house shifts per month
• Staff of surgical Physician Assistants to assist with scheduled caesarians
• Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre, PA averages 2,000 deliveries per year supported by a level III NICU.
• Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA averages 900 deliveries per year supported by a level II NICU.
• Competitive straight salary model plus recruitment incentives
• Excellent benefits package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage
• A 5% employer contribution to 401(k) plan
• Relocation – two options to choose from
• $4,500 for CME
• Flexible schedule

Job Duties

Interested in OBGYN Generalist opportunities also? Explore our Generalist opportunities on the Geisinger Career Website – reference R-19687 and R-87840.

ABOUT GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (GWV): GWV has been a part of the Geisinger family since opening as the NPW Medical Center in 1981. The professionals at GWV provide high-quality, coordinated, patient-centered care for residents of northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond. Located just outside of Wilkes-Barre, GWV is home to a Level II trauma center to provide care for the most seriously ill and injured patients, as well as services in more than 50 specialties and subspecialty areas.

ABOUT GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER (GCMC): GCMC has been a part of the Geisinger family since 2012. GCMC provides high-quality, coordinated, patient-centered care for residents throughout Lackawanna County and northeastern Pennsylvania. Located in Scranton, GCMC has the only Level II trauma center and electronic intensive care unit in Lackawanna County, providing care for the most seriously ill and injured patients. Beyond critical care, GCMC features the most advanced specialists coordinating care in areas including general surgery, cardiology, interventional radiology, gastroenterology, weight management, oncology, pulmonary care and orthopaedics.

Position Details

LIVING IN THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING PENNSYLVANIA: There’s a lot that will surprise you about the fifth most populous state in the country. Our Geisinger locations are surrounded by natural beauty that will give you plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, a variety of arts and entertainment venues, university and community colleges, dining options and cultural experiences for children and adults. From the fresh air to the lower cost of living to the tight-knit communities living in our region grants you access to a better quality of life. Discover more at: Relocating to Pennsylvania | Careers at Geisinger.

Education

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

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.

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.