Pediatric Neurologist

Geisinger; Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance - $4,500

401(k) contribution

Recruitment loan (forgivable)

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Teaching and research opportunities

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Neurologist with neuromuscular expertise to join a collaborative team serving children across central and northeastern PA. The role offers balanced inpatient/outpatient practice, opportunities to teach residents and medical students, and involvement in research.

The team provides advanced neuromuscular care, epilepsy program, headache care, sleep medicine, and genetic testing; telemedicine visits and Level IV NICU

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team caring for children across central and northeastern Pennsylvania.
• Provide care as a board-certified Pediatric Neurologist with neuromuscular expertise.
• Balance inpatient and outpatient practice, teach residents and medical students, and participate in research.

Skills

Patient care and procedural skills

Professional etiquette

Systems-based practice

Education

MD/DO

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: Join a collaborative team caring for children across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Geisinger is seeking a board certified Pediatric Neurologist with expertise in neuromuscular medicine. Join a welcoming pediatric neurology team dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to children throughout the region. Our pediatric neurology services include advanced neuromuscular care, a comprehensive epilepsy program, specialized headache care, pediatric sleep medicine, and genetic testing and counseling. You will enjoy a balanced inpatient and outpatient practice, with opportunities to teach residents and medical students and participate in research.

Opportunity Highlights

• Inpatient and outpatient practice
• Neurophysiology or epilepsy training a plus
• Eight weeks of inpatient coverage annually
• Telemedicine visits
• Level IV NICU
• Highly collaborative team of 12 physicians and 5 advanced practice providers
• Core faculty opportunity with the pediatric neurology residency

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary with a forgivable recruitment loan
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on your first day
• Teaching and research opportunities
• 15 CME days and a $4,500 CME allowance
• Employer 401(k) contribution

Job Duties: ABOUT GEISINGER: 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. Build a rewarding career while enjoying Pennsylvania's welcoming communities, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and affordable quality of life. Learn more: Relocating to Pennsylvania | Careers at Geisinger

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: 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 Affir 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.