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Geisinger
Scranton, Pennsylvania

OBGYN Physician

OB/GYNIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

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Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes Job Summary: Geisinger, one of the premier tertiary medical systems on the east coast, serving the northeast and central Pennsylvania regions, is recruiting an OBGYN Generalist to join the team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

About the Opportunity

  • Join a robust team of OBGYN physicians, Laborists, Midwives and Advanced Practice Providers
  • Enjoy a balance of obstetrics and gynecology
  • Clinic is every other business day (approximately 11 days/month)
  • Five days of on-call per month/24-hour shifts plus a recovery day following call
  • Midwives available 12 hours per day
  • Average of 2,000 deliveries per year; supported by a level III NICU
  • Competitive straight salary model plus recruitment incentives
  • Excellent benefits package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage
  • A 5% employer contribution to 401(k) retirement plan
  • Relocation – two options to choose from
  • $4,500 for CME Job Duties: Interested in OB Laborist opportunities also? Explore our Laborist opportunity on the Geisinger Career Website – reference R-87269.

About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV)

GWV has been a part of the Geisinger family since opening as the NPW Medical Center in 1981. The professionals at GWV provide high-quality, coordinated, patient-centered care for residents of northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond. Located just outside of Wilkes-Barre, GWV is home to a Level II trauma center to provide care for the most seriously ill and injured patients, as well as services in more than 50 specialties and subspecialty areas.

About Geisinger Medical Center (GCMC)

GCMC has been a part of the Geisinger family since 2012. GCMC provides high-quality, coordinated, patient-centered care for residents throughout Lackawanna County and northeastern Pennsylvania.

Located in Scranton, GCMC has the only Level II trauma center and electronic intensive care unit in Lackawanna County, providing care for the most seriously ill and injured patients.

Beyond critical care, GCMC features the most advanced specialists coordinating care in areas including general surgery, cardiology, interventional radiology, gastroenterology, weight management, oncology, pulmonary care and orthopaedics.

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. 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.

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.

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. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care as a generalist at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Responsibilities include managing clinic days, handling on-call shifts, and performing deliveries supported by a level III NICU.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. A valid medical license for the State of Pennsylvania is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.5
Better work-life than 60% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 842 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Scranton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,354/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice & Tail coverage
5% employer 401(k) contribution
Relocation assistance
$4,500 CME allowance
Health insurance
Dental
Vision