Critical Care Opportunity at Academic Center – Wilkes-Barre, PA | $30K Start Bonus + Full

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

$30K start incentive, insurance on your first day, malpractice with tail, PSLF Program!

The Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA, is seeking a board-certified/eligible Critical Care fellowship trained physician to enhance its growing Critical Care team.

Our team is expanding in response to increasing demand and system-wide growth in critical care services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Our Intensivist Program includes a 25-bed ICU and incorporates an innovative provider model to ensure the highest level of patient care at this Level I trauma center. This position offers the opportunity to engage with the Geisinger Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, contributing to the education and mentorship of fellows rotating through our program.

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities:  

• 100% Critical Care Medicine
• 14 shifts per month
   

Procedures & Teaching Opportunities:

• Procedures include central line placement, arterial lines (upper & lower extremity), endotracheal intubation, chest tubes, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, ultrasound and dialysis catheterization
• Support from a full range of dedicated specialists and subspecialists
• Be an instrumental part of teaching with Geisinger’s Pulmonary Critical Care fellowship in the Northeast hosting four fellows/year plus Sleep Medicine fellows, Internal Medicine residents and Geisinger medical students
• Participate in scholarly activities, committees and research as well as interdisciplinary programs with Tumor Board (Thoracic Surgery and Oncology) at both cancer centers
• Opportunity to present and participate in weekly case conferences, journal clubs, fellow and resident didactics and pathology conferences
• Receive both clinical and academic titles upon start at Geisinger College of Health Sciences
• Opportunities for career development including Geisinger supported MBA, leadership certifications (partners in leadership and E. Allen Dever Program) and education certification (Health System Science) and quality leadership certification
• Opportunity for faculty to participate in mentored grant funded research
• Work collaboratively with our highly skilled critical care advanced practice providers

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with $30k start incentive
• Health, dental, vision, prescription plans on day 1 of employment
• $4,500 for CME
• Parental and military leave
• Generous retirement: Geisinger annually contributes over $15k
• Fully paid relocation
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Geisinger qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

Why Historical Northeastern PA:

• Exceptional balance of professional opportunity, lifestyle, and affordability—making it an ideal place to build both a career and a life
• The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area is close to various recreational attractions like Kalahari, Camelback & Great Wolf Resorts
• Wide variety of global cuisines, shopping, sporting events, concerts, theatre, etc
• Lower cost of living
• Excellent public and private school options
• Enjoy some of Pennsylvania’s best scenery, hunting, mountain biking, skiing and hiking
• Driving distance to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC & Baltimore
• Avoca International Airport, 15 minutes away, allows for endless travel opportunities

For more information, please contact: Tonya Harmon Boyer, Senior Provider Recruiter, at 570-854-1571 or tnharmonboyer@geisinger.edu.

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: