Job Description

Emergency Medicine Physician, Nocturnist at Geisinger summary:

The Emergency Medicine Physician, Nocturnist, provides expert emergency medical care in a high-volume, fast-paced academic hospital setting during nighttime shifts. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, participation in teaching and mentorship programs, and engagement in quality improvement initiatives. Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, this full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits within a nationally recognized healthcare system.

Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician, Nocturnist
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Physician Hospital Based, Physician
Schedule: Rotation
Work Type: Full time
Department: Emergency Medicine Division
Date Posted: 06/21/2024
Job ID: R-62551
Job SummaryAdvance Your Emergency Medicine Career with Geisinger Geisinger is hiring a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join our team as a full-time nocturnist at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-acuity, academic emergency department within a nationally recognized healthcare system.
Job Duties

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including care managers and clinical pharmacists

• Participate in academic teaching and mentorship through Geisinger’s residency and fellowship programs

• Engage in quality improvement and innovative care delivery models

Why Geisinger?

Academic Excellence & Training Programs

• Emergency Medicine Residency (Northeast program launching July 2026)

• Ultrasound and Sports Medicine Fellowships

• Teaching opportunities with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Advanced Emergency Services

• 9 helicopters, 6 bases, 2 Critical Care Ground Transport units

• Mobile Integrated Health and EMS programs

• Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Level I Trauma Centers

• Comprehensive Stroke and STEMI Receiving Centers

Leadership & Innovation

• Home to national leaders in ACEP, PACEP, ABEM, EMS, and emergency medicine research

• Progressive care models focused on early intervention and post-acute care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with recruitment incentives up to $175k

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Three retirement plans

• CME allowance and relocation assistance

• Generous paid time off and work-life balance support

Living in Northeast Pennsylvania

• Affordable cost of living with access to urban, suburban, and rural communities

• Outdoor recreation: hiking, kayaking, skiing, biking, and more

• Entertainment: professional sports, casinos, concerts, and cultural events

• Excellent public and private schools, colleges, and universities

• Easy access to Philadelphia, New York City, and Atlantic City

J oin a forward-thinking healthcare organization that values innovation, education, and compassionate care.

To apply, click “Apply Now” or contact Miranda Grace at emergencymedicine@geisinger.edu.

Position Details

More about Northeast PA:

• 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.

• To learn more, visit:

EducationDoctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
Our Purpose & ValuesOUR 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.

Keywords:

emergency medicine, nocturnist, physician, clinical care, academic hospital, teaching and mentorship, quality improvement, multidisciplinary team, board-certified, patient care

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift,

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