Physician Rheumatology

Geisinger; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 290,000 - 334,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Rheumatologist to join their team in State College. This role offers a competitive salary starting at $290,000, a flexible schedule, and minimal call requirements, allowing for a healthy work/life balance. The ideal candidate will be a superb clinician focused on patient care, with opportunities for academic involvement and research. Join a collaborative environment that values kindness, excellence, and innovation while providing comprehensive benefits from day one. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in patient care while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Malpractice coverage

Ample paid time off

Paid relocation

Generous CME time and allowance

Medical school loan repayment

Monthly fellowship stipends

Forgivable loans (bonus)

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Medical Doctor in Pennsylvania.
• Experience in Rheumatology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care with a balanced case mix.
• Engage in academic involvement and research opportunities.

Skills

Patient-centric care

Clinical excellence

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Tools

Epic Electronic Health Record

Job description

Job Summary: If you are seeking a rewarding career with a stable, nationally known system while also enjoying a satisfying work/life balance, Geisinger Rheumatology is for you! We are seeking a BC/BE Rheumatologist to join our growing department at Geisinger-Patton Forest Clinic in State College, PA.

Revised compensation plan: Guaranteed base salary starting at $290,000 for candidates completing fellowship and adjusted accordingly for candidates with experience.

Geisinger Rheumatology boasts a flexible schedule with minimal call/consults as well as interaction with the system wide, Academic Rheumatology Department through fellow conference, journal club, and grand rounds via teleconference.

The ideal candidate will be a superb clinician who is patient-centric, dedicated to service and quality, and wishes to have a balanced lifestyle.

The Rheumatology Department in State College includes 2 physicians and a nurse practitioner. The department is based in our State College office (Patton Forest), but also performs outreach services to nearby Geisinger Groups including Lewistown, Philipsburg and Huntingdon.

Position Details:

• See a balanced patient case mix
• Enjoy academic involvement without a high-pressure environment
• Dedicated time available for research
• Includes an excellent osteoporosis practice that utilizes a Mobile DXA service
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound service
• In addition to a competitive base salary starting at $290,000, medical school loan repayment, monthly fellowship stipends, and forgivable loans (bonus) may be available
• Fully integrated with our robust electronic health record (Epic)

Geisinger providers receive a comprehensive compensation and benefit package, including malpractice coverage with tail, ample paid time off, paid relocation, generous CME time and allowance, and much more.

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 of 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.