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Geisinger
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Physician Emergency Medicine

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Location

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

Yes

Job Summary

Geisinger I Emergency Medicine & Pediatric Emergency Medicine I Northeast Pennsylvania

At Geisinger, a nationally recognized, physician-led health system, we're expanding our Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine teams across Northeast Pennsylvania and seeking passionate physicians who want to practice at the top of their specialty while helping shape the future of emergency care.

Job Duties:

Why Geisinger?

  • Physician-led, nationally recognized health system
  • Academic appointments and teaching opportunities through Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
  • Two Geisinger Emergency Medicine Residency Programs
  • Ultrasound and Sports Medicine Fellowship programs
  • Leadership, quality improvement, and research opportunities

EPIC Electronic Medical Record System

  • Collaborative multidisciplinary teams with dedicated pharmacists, care managers, APPs, and specialty support
  • Advanced Emergency & Pediatric Care
  • Robust EMS network with 9 helicopters, 6 bases, and critical care ground transport teams

Level I Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Centers Expanding Pediatric Emergency Medicine program with a pediatric readiness score of 97

  • Pediatric specialty support, NICU services, pediatric resource nurse team, and partnership with CHOP
  • High-acuity clinical environment with opportunities for program development and innovation

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Emergency Medicine recruitment incentivesCompetitive straight salaryRelocation assistanceAnnual CME fundingMalpractice and tail coverageEmployer retirement contributions and comprehensive benefits package Nestled in Northeast Pennsylvania, you'll enjoy: Hiking, skiing, biking, kayaking, and outdoor adventureAAA RailRiders Baseball, Penguins hockey, concerts, casinos, and cultural events

Excellent public and private schoolsEasy access to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New Jersey beachesWhether you're an experienced physician or finishing residency or fellowship, Geisinger offers the support, innovation, and career growth to help you thrive

Connect with our team today: Sarah Lipka, Provider Recruiter slipka1@geisinger.edu or EmergencyMedicine@Geisinger.edu

Position Details

  • An emergency physician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.
  • Position works on a shift-based schedule and does not accrue PTO or CME days.

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.

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, perform diagnostic tests, and design treatment plans for injuries and illnesses in a clinical setting. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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 specialized qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingTreatment planningMedical record maintenanceClinical assessment

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 83% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Wilkes-Barre

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$182k
Typical market rent
$1,340/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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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About Geisinger

Hospitals and Health Care
Danville, Pa.
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive straight salary
Relocation assistance
Annual CME funding
Malpractice and tail coverage
Employer retirement contributions
Comprehensive benefits package