Physician Pulmonology (With Critical Care)
Compensation
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Job Description
Location: Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Worker Type
Regular
Exemption Status
Yes
Job Summary
Treats diseases of the lungs and airways. Diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs. Greater than 50% of the physician’s time is spent in a critical or intensive care setting.
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 diagnose and treat complex lung and airway disorders, including cancer, pneumonia, and sleep disorders. They are responsible for performing diagnostic tests, designing treatment plans, and spending over 50% of their time in a critical or intensive care setting.
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. The role requires clinical expertise in pulmonology and critical care medicine.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 37 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 92% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In Pennsylvania, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$322k (308 salary observations; 2,861 listings), vs ~$308k nationally (10,608 salary observations; 63,751 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in critical care medicine | ranked against 226 Critical Care Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $363k (middle half $275k–$588k)150 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $322k median in Pennsylvania | $308k nationally (+5%)308 state / 10,608 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Pennsylvania | 920 active | 22,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 92% no call · 62% no weekends37 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $70k) · 16% offer loan repayment920 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Critical Care Medicine hiring demand | #12 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 35 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 76 postings, 77 closed |
| New Critical Care Medicine listings | 99 in the last 30 days | 89 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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