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Job description
Emergency Medicine Physician
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.
With Geisinger, you can also take advantage of:
Competitive compensation package & benefits including three robust retirement plans, CME, relocation and more!
Academic opportunities with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania.
Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change.
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.
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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:
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.
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.
Who can apply
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