Physician Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Join a Leading Pediatric Emergency Medicine Team at Geisinger

Geisinger is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) fellowship-trained physician to join our dynamic and growing team at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville, Pennsylvania. This is an exciting opportunity to practice high-quality, innovative pediatric emergency care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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

• 9-bed pediatric emergency zone at GMC designed with infants, children, and teens in mind

• 15% pediatric admission rate 

• 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 Medical Center (GMC)

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville, PA, is the region’s largest tertiary/quaternary care teaching hospital, licensed for 475 beds, including 89 pediatric beds within the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. As a Magnet-designated hospital, GMC is nationally recognized for nursing excellence and patient care quality.

GMC is home to the region’s only Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center with additional qualifications in pediatric trauma care, making it a critical hub for emergency and specialty services. The hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical and surgical specialties, including:

• Neurosciences

• Cardiovascular services

• Transplantation

• Women’s health (via the Women’s Pavilion)

• Oncology

• Orthopedics

About Janet Weis Children’s Hospital

• 90-bed children’s hospital on-site at GMC

• 14-bed Pediatric Intensive