Physician Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Join a Collaborative, Expert-Led Pediatric Emergency Medicine Team at Geisinger

Geisinger is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Physicians to join our expanding team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity pediatric emergency care while contributing to system-wide innovation, education, and leadership.

Job Duties:

About the Team

At Geisinger, you’ll work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of pediatric emergency professionals, including:

• Over 50 certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine nurses across the system

• In-house Pediatric Hospitalists and Neonatologists available 24/7

• Certified Child Life Specialists to support children and families during care

• Advanced practice providers (APPs) and emergency medicine physicians

• Fellowship-trained PEM physicians who lead initiatives in education, quality improvement, and clinical innovation

• Collaborative subspecialty support from nearly every pediatric medical and surgical specialty within our 90-bed children’s hospital

• A culture of team-based care, continuous learning, and shared decision-making

You’ll be part of a tight-knit, mission-driven group that values mentorship, professional development, and improving pediatric readiness across the region.

Practice Highlights

• 4-bed pediatric emergency zone at GWV designed for infants, children, and teens

• 20% pediatric admission rate and 8% critical care rate in the ED

• Dual faculty appointment in Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics

• 1,544 clinical hours/year for optimal work-life balance

• Multi-site practice options in Wilkes-Barre and Danville, PA

Professional Growth & Leadership Opportunities

Geisinger offers unmatched opportunities for PEM physicians to lead and grow:

• System-building roles in IT, QI/PI, and clinical pathway development

• Medical education for EM, Pediatric, and Med-Peds residents, and medical students

• Simulation training, clinical research, and administrative leadership

• Fellowship opportunities in Ultrasound, Clinical Informatics, and more

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $350,000

• Fellowship stipend: $2,500/month from offer acceptance to graduation

• Forgivable recruitment loan: $100,000 paid in the first month

• Relocation assistance, malpractice with tail, and retirement contributions

• $3,500 CME allowance annually

• Low cost of living and proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) is a 274-bed acute care hospital and the only Level II Trauma Center in Luzerne County. The campus includes:

• Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit

• Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center

• Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital

• Brain & Spine Tumor Institute

• Transplant Program

• Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Ambulatory Campus

Apply Today

Join a mission-driven team that’s transforming pediatric emergency care across Pennsylvania. Make a lasting impact on patients, families, and the future of medicine.

Apply now or contact our recruitment team at emergencymedicine@geisinger.edu

Position Details:

Additional Job Description

More about Northeast PA:

• Access to urban, suburban, and rural communities is all available within 15 minutes.

• Easy access to major highways