Temporary Physician
Compensation
Pay not listed
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Job Description
Location: Work from home (Pennsylvania)
Shift: Rotation (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Worker Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Exemption Status
Yes
Job Summary
Geisinger Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking a temporary cardiology physician to join its growing practice.
Job Duties
Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.
Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness. May prescribe or administer medications. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
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.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will interview patients to obtain medical histories, perform diagnostic tests, and design comprehensive treatment plans. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient records and complying with all organizational policies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and possess a valid medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. Proficiency in patient care, procedural skills, and systems-based practice is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 35 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 66% have no call, 26% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.5 / 10 · above average in cardiology | ranked against 620 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Cardiology median $550k (middle half $172k–$570k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 3% remote · 66% no call · 26% no weekends35 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cardiology pay trend | −2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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