Physician Gastroenterology - General or Advanced

8 days ago
State College, PennsylvaniaFull TimeGastroenterology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Geisinger as a Gastroenterologist – Sign-On Bonus, CME Allowance in State College, Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

  • (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Medical Doctor
  • State of Pennsylvania Skills: Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • CME allowance: $4,500.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Geisinger in State College, Pennsylvania.

Key Skills

GastroenterologyInterventional endoscopyHepatologyPatient careProcedural skillsSystems-based practiceClinical researchEndoscopic researchTeachingInflammatory bowel disease managementHepatitis C management

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 role requires strong patient care and procedural skills with a commitment to professional excellence.
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Position Insights

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

This Gastroenterology position at Geisinger is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Gastroenterology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $420k, with the typical range spanning $330k to $560k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in State College, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Gastroenterology, Interventional endoscopy, Hepatology, Patient care, Procedural skills, Systems-based practice, Clinical research, Endoscopic research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Gastroenterology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide high-quality gastroenterology care for patients within an integrated health system, including interventional endoscopy and hepatology services. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and participate in teaching and clinical research initiatives.

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus, Paid Relocation, Malpractice with Tail Coverage, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance ($4,500), 15 Days CME Time, Health Insurance, Dental. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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