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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Physician Emergency Medicine- Geisinger Wyoming Valley

Emergency MedicinePart-Time

Compensation

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift: Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

Yes

Job Summary

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.

Job Duties

Geisinger is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician for the department of Emergency Medicine in our northeast region, which includes Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center & Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Job Duties

At Geisinger, we're not afraid to do things differently when it comes to delivering excellent care. That spirit of innovation and excellence drives everything we do, including:

  • Geisinger northeast welcomed our inaugural class in July of 2026!
  • Ultrasound fellowship program in the central region.
  • Sports medicine fellowship programs located in both the central and northeast regions.

Robust emergency medical services program: nine state-of-the-art helicopters stationed at six bases across the system, two Critical Care Ground Transports in a regional model a strong and growing ground EMS agency including our nationally recognized mobile integrated health program.

Progressive care models focused on innovative early intervention and post-acute care options rather than historical reactivity to decrease hospital and ED congestion.

Growing pediatric emergency medicine program.

Established trauma program with trauma designations at multiple sites. Each region includes a Level 1 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and STEMI receiving center.

Embedded, multi-disciplinary team of care managers and clinical pharmacists in emergency departments to create a holistic, streamlined process from triage to discharge.

Geisinger has produced and is still home to industry leaders in our specialty including state and national leaders in ACEP, PACEP, ABEM, EMS, Research, and Education.

With Geisinger, You Can Also Take Advantage Of

Competitive compensation package & benefits including three robust retirement plans, CME, relocation and more! To learn more about our extensive benefits that allow our employees to live well both in their professional and personal lives, click here.

Academic opportunities with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. To learn more about how Geisinger is building healthcare teams of the future, click here.

Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania. To learn more about living in our service area, click here.

Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change. To learn more about Geisinger’s many accolades, click here.

  • To learn more about why others chose Geisinger, click here.
  • Position Details: About Northeast Pennsylvania
  • Access to urban, suburban, and rural communities is all available within 15 minutes.

Easy access to major highways makes travel to Philadelphia, New York City, or Atlantic City a breeze in just a few hours or less.

Sits along the scenic Susquehanna River and is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise for kayaking, whitewater rafting, and hiking an extensive system of trails. Ability to join local bike or running clubs!

  • Four state parks and numerous ski areas make this a popular destination.
  • The area has multiple concert venues and is close to the Pocono Mountain Speed Way – NASCAR races.

Enjoy gaming at the Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs, take in a minor-league hockey game with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, or watch the AAA Wilkes-Barre Scranton Railriders baseball team, an affiliate of the New York Yankees, at PNC Field.

The arts is also an important part of Wilkes-Barre’s culture. Visit the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic or the Broadway Theater League, exhibits at numerous art galleries or one of the area’s many national historic sites.

Looking to relax? Spend the day at one of our abundant day spas or enjoy an afternoon shopping at Wilkes-Barre Commons shopping center.

There are over 75 schools, both public and private, located in northeast PA, including reputable colleges and universities.

To learn more, visit: discovernepa.com

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.

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.

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 interview patients to obtain medical histories, perform diagnostic tests, and design treatment plans for injuries and illnesses. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient records and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure streamlined care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and possess a valid Pennsylvania medical license. Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic interpretationTreatment planningMedical history takingClinical documentation

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 48 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 88% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
19% this job
Sign-on bonus
8%
Relocation assistance
5% this job
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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

Three robust retirement plans
CME
Relocation assistance
Healthcare benefits from day one
Vision and dental
Academic opportunities