Physiatrist: Academic PM&R with Research & Work-Life Balance

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to state-of-the-art equipment

Exceptional work/life balance

Excellent compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for research

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton is seeking board-certified/board-eligible PM&R physicians to join our prestigious Musculoskeletal Institute, known for excellence and innovation. This role involves working alongside neurologists and orthopaedic specialists, contributing to multidisciplinary care for patients, and engaging in groundbreaking research projects.

Our environment promotes a strong work/life balance and provides access to state-of-the-art resources. This position also includes opportunities to teach and perform specialized procedures.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute.
• Collaborate with PM&R specialists.
• Participate in cutting-edge research projects.
• Consult and treat patients in a multidisciplinary team.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Job description

Job Summary

At Geisinger, we're committed to doing things differently to improve lives and give our physiatrists the best to deliver exceptional care. As part of the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, which has been nationally recognized for excellence and innovation, our mission begins with providing the highest-quality patient care, improving mobility and enhancing the quality of life for all, while advancing the science of multidisciplinary care through research and education. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you! We currently have growth opportunities to work as a board-certified/board-eligible Physiatrist joining a multidisciplinary team including neurologists, orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons as well as most subspecialties in three of our regions – Scranton, Danville, and State College, PA.

Job Summary

At Geisinger, we're committed to doing things differently to improve lives and give our physiatrists the best to deliver exceptional care. As part of the Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, which has been nationally recognized for excellence and innovation, our mission begins with providing the highest-quality patient care, improving mobility and enhancing the quality of life for all, while advancing the science of multidisciplinary care through research and education. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you! We currently have growth opportunities to work as a board-certified/board-eligible Physiatrist joining a multidisciplinary team including neurologists, orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons as well as most subspecialties in three of our regions – Scranton, Danville, and State College, PA.

Job Duties

The PM&R Department resides within the nationally recognized Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute:

• Home to the leading academic Level I tertiary referral center with over 50 fellowship-trained specialists
• Consists of seven PM&R specialists which has doubled in size since 2017 to match the growing community needs
• Residency awarded 10-year accreditation during initial site visit in 2020
• Participate in cutting edge research including exoskeleton and virtual reality in rehabilitation efforts that support the vision of the Musculoskeletal Institute
  
  

We are proud to offer the following support for our team:

• Opportunity to perform electro diagnostics and ultrasound guided procedures
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Opportunity for, not required, sideline coverage for multiple sports, high school through professional
• Faculty appointment at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
• Participation as faculty in a categorical, 4 year, PM&R residency program
• Research opportunities
• Exceptional work/life balance
• Excellent compensation and benefits package
  
  

Position Details

Education

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

Experience

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.