General Pediatrics Physician

This Pediatrics 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, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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.

This position is based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Procedural skills, Professional etiquette, Systems-based practice, Hospitalist medicine, Pediatrics. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The General Pediatrician will provide full-time 24/7 hospitalist coverage and participate in a large call coverage group. The role also involves teaching opportunities and utilizing the EPIC electronic medical record system.

Benefits package: Forgivable recruitment loan, Relocation assistance, Generous CME, Comprehensive benefits package, Claims made malpractice insurance and tail coverage, Robust retirement plans, Health, dental, vision insurance from day one. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.