Physician Gastroenterology - General or Advanced

Geisinger; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tail coverage

CME allowance

Paid time off

Vision

Dental

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger Health System in State College/Lewistown, PA seeks a Gastroenterologist to join a high‑volume, integrated practice. The role includes interventional endoscopy and hepatology within a broader care network and academic affiliation.

The physician will work with a team of 8 physicians and 5 APPs in a stable, growth‑driven group, with opportunities for teaching fellows, residents, and medical students within Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required and PA licensed in PA
• Strong patient care and procedural skills required
• Commitment to professional etiquette and team-based care

Responsibilities

• Provide care within an integrated health system with EPIC EHR
• Teach fellows, residents and medical students
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and subspecialists

Skills

Patient care

Procedural skills

Professional etiquette

Systems-based practice

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Location

Geisinger Healthplex State College Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

Geisinger, a nationally recognized leader in innovation and quality care, is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our team in Lewistown/State College PA. The region’s premiere Gastroenterology Group located in State College and Lewistown (Western Region) is seeking either a general or advanced Gastroenterologist to join our stable team of 8 physicians and 5 APPs. The position is due to growth and demand. This dedicated high‑level and high‑volume practice includes interventional endoscopy and hepatology integrated with the larger health system to alleviate frustrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients across a fully integrated health system with a robust electronic health record (EPIC).
• Enjoy ample opportunity for professional growth including teaching fellows, residents, and medical students, as well as participation in clinical and endoscopic research as faculty of the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
• Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams, including embedded pharmacists who assist in management of Hepatitis C and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
• Benefit from the support of skilled specialists in surgical specialties (Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery), Intervention Radiology, and Oncology services.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with sign‑on bonuses available.
• Excellent benefit package including paid relocation, malpractice coverage with tail coverage, ample paid time off, generous CME allowance of $4,500 in 15 days, vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.
• Paid time off and CME time allowance, etc.

Position Details

• Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required).
• Experience: Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Pennsylvania.
• Skills: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems‑Based Practice.
• Does not qualify for J-1 visa waiver.

Values & Purpose

Our purpose and values: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. We share knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare caregivers for tomorrow. We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, members, community, and nation. We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We celebrate a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds, making our team stronger.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are a proud 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 do not discriminate on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.