About this opportunity
Geisinger Health System lists this $345K Starting Salary Nocturnist Physician Hospitalist opportunity in state college, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
nPLEASE READ : Does not Apply for J1 Waiver candidates | MUST be available 2026. Geisinger is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our Hospital Medicine team as a Nocturnist at Geisinger Mount Nittany Medical Center (MNMC) in State College, Pennsylvania. Our growing team provides high-quality, patient-centered inpatient care in a collaborative environment supported by specialty consultants, advanced practitioners and experienced nursing staff. Located in beautiful Happy Valley, Geisinger Mount Nittany Medical Center is a 260-bed acute care hospital serving central Pennsylvania. The facility offers comprehensive medical, surgical and diagnostic services and is supported by more than 60 specialties and subspecialties. Hospitalists play a vital role in coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
nJob Duties
nnnDedicated nocturnist schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
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nn24 clinical weeks per year
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nnBlock scheduling designed to support work-life balance
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nnInpatient-only practice
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nnAverage daily census of 15-18 patients with Advanced Practitioner support
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nnOpen ICU model with Critical Care specialists available for consultation and management
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nnNo procedures required, though procedural opportunities are available
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nnRobust specialty support including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, General Surgery, Urology and Psychiatry
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nnCollaborative team environment with four daytime rounding teams, one admitting team and multiple advanced practitioners
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n nPosition Details
nnnCompetitive compensation package
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nnRecruitment incentives and Relocation Benefits.
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nnMalpractice coverage with tail coverage
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nnMoonlighting opportunities
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nnProfessional development, mentorship and leadership growth opportunities
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nnAccess to Geisinger's integrated clinical resources
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nnMeditech EHR with access to Geisinger Epic systems
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nnA culture committed to physician wellness and work-life balance
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n nEducation
nDoctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
nExperience
nCertification(s) and License(s)
nLicensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
nOUR 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, from senior management on down, 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.
nWe 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.
Worksite address
state college, PA, 16803, US
Who can apply
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