Pediatric Hospitalist (Newborn Services)

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Malpractice tail coverage

Relocation assistance

Generous CME time and allowance

401(k) employer contribution

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA, is seeking a Newborn Physician (Pediatric Hospitalist) to provide inpatient neonatal care from birth through discharge. You will attend high-risk deliveries, manage newborns in the nursery and Level II NICU, and collaborate with obstetric and pediatric teams.

The role requires Pediatrics board certification, MD/DO, and NRP/STABLE credentials, with a schedule supported by a rotation and 12- to 24-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Pediatrics with an MD or DO from an accredited residency.
• Current NRP and STABLE certifications required.
• Academic, quality-focused practice and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Attend maternofetal high-risk deliveries and neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelines.
• Provide newborn care in the nursery and Level II NICU under neonatology supervision.
• Collaborate with obstetric, pediatric, nursing and other teams for discharge planning.

Skills

Pediatrics board-certified

NRP certification

STABLE certification

Neonatal care

Education

MD/DO degree

Pediatric residency

Job description

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

Job Summary:

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton is seeking a Newborn Physician (Pediatric Hospitalist) to join our team. The Pediatric Hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient care to newborn infants in the Newborn Nursery and LevelII Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (7 beds) and serves as a key member of the perinatal care team. The physician attends high-risk deliveries and newborn resuscitations, manages neonatal patients requiring intermediate-level care, collaborates with obstetric and pediatric providers, and ensures the delivery of safe, evidence-based neonatal care. The Pediatric Hospitalist works closely with attending neonatologists, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, nutritionists, lactation specialists, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care for newborn infants from birth through hospital discharge.

Job Duties:

• Practice Highlights Delivery Room (Neonatal Delivery Team): Attend maternofetal high-risk deliveries requiring pediatric presence at birth. Perform neonatal stabilization and resuscitation according to Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines. Communicate effectively with parents regarding newborn condition and treatment plans.
• Newborn Nursery (Stable Newborns): Perform initial newborn assessments and admission examinations. Manage routine newborn care and monitoring. Coordinate newborn discharge planning. Perform newborn circumcisions.
• LevelII NICU (lower limit of 32 weeks gestation): Admit and manage infants requiring intermediate neonatal care under the supervision of a neonatology attending. Scope of service includes noninvasive respiratory support, sepsis evaluations and antibiotic therapy, feeding and growth management, jaundice requiring intensive phototherapy, and intravenous fluid and medication management. Stabilize newborns requiring transfer to a higher level of care.

Qualifications/Job Expectations:

• Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatrics, post-completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program and MD or DO certification. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and STABLE certifications. Commitment to academic quality-focused practice and community/family centered care. Inhouse duty, on average per month: fifteen 12h shifts, provided in a combination of 12h and/or 24h shifts. Faculty appointment at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine encouraged

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with a forgivable recruitment loan
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on your first day
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Generous CME time and allowance
• Employer 401(k) contribution

Position Details:

Life in Northeastern Pennsylvania Enjoy a welcoming community with access to outdoor recreation, arts and entertainment, colleges and universities, dining, cultural activities, and an affordable quality of life.

Living in Northeastern PA | Quality of Life & Community At Geisinger, you will be part of an organization committed to making better health easier for the communities it serves.

Why Geisinger? Healthcare Reimagined in Pennsylvania

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:

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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine 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 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

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.