Pediatric Gastroenterologist Physician
Compensation
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Job Description
Location: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Medical Arts Office Building
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Worker Type
Regular
Exemption Status
Yes
Job Summary
The Pediatric Gastroenterology Division of the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center has an opening for a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA. Our extremely collegial and congenial group is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the children of central and northeast Pennsylvania.
Job Duties
The Janet Weis Children’s Hospital is the tertiary care Pediatric Center for Geisinger Health System. Nationally recognized for its innovative approaches to health care, Janet Weis Children’s Hospital is one of only five ImproveCareNow centers in Pennsylvania.
In addition to a challenging and enjoyable clinical role, the successful candidate will also be actively engaged in the teaching of pediatric residents and medical students. Opportunities for research also exist.
Geisinger has an exciting intellectual environment highlighted by the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, PA. The medical school is a leader in innovative education, with a curriculum emphasizing active learning, longitudinal clinical experiences, and community engagement.
- Opportunity Details
- Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Pediatric GI Hospitalist provides 24 weeks call coverage annually
- Balance of annual call shared equally by 6 physician call group
- 3 APP’s assist with management of Epic In Basket
- AI dictation
- Telemedicine available
- 41 bed NICU
- 14 bed PICU
- Pediatric psychologist, nutritional support
- Affiliation with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Incentives/Benefits
- Competitive base salary & forgivable recruitment loan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Robust retirement plans
- Generous CME
- Relocation assistance
Position Details
Living in the Center of Everything Pennsylvania
There’s a lot that will surprise you about the fifth most populous state in the country.
Our Geisinger locations are surrounded by natural beauty that will give you plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, a variety of arts and entertainment venues, university and community colleges, dining options and cultural experiences for children and adults.
From the fresh air to the lower cost of living to the tight-knit communities, living in our region grants you access to a better quality of life. Discover more at: Relocating to Pennsylvania | Careers at Geisinger
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.
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive and compassionate pediatric gastroenterology care while participating in the teaching of pediatric residents and medical students. The role also involves sharing call coverage and engaging in clinical research within the Geisinger Health System.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and be a licensed medical doctor in the state of Pennsylvania. The position requires clinical expertise in pediatric gastroenterology and a commitment to academic and innovative healthcare practices.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Gastroenterologist Physician at Geisinger a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 367 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc.
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