Core Faculty Physician – Family Medicine Residency

Location:

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Seeking a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with at least two years of clinical experience treating patients of all ages and a commitment to academic and patient-centered excellence.

Job Duties:

We're seeking energetic core faculty to join our 6+6+6 Family Medicine Residency Program in Northeastern Pennsylvania at one of the nation's leading integrated health systems.

Why this role matters:
You're teaching, mentoring and inspiring future family medicine providers in a supportive, innovative environment. In addition to curriculum development, you'll support resident recruitment, didactic instruction and simulation training.

 What the role offers:

• An opportunity to precept a resident led Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) clinic
• 60% FTE dedicated to resident teaching
• No inpatient or OB coverage
• Faculty appointment with Geisinger College of Health Sciences

Why Northeast PA?

• Affordable housing for every lifestyle

• Vibrant downtown, charming suburbs, and peaceful nature retreats

• Outdoor recreation: hiking, camping, fishing

• Close to colleges, restaurants, shopping

• Less than 3 hours from NYC, DC, and Philadelphia

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation – salary ranges from $320k to $375k based on experience
• Recruitment incentives up to $250,000 (not applicable for internal, lateral transfers)
• Continuing medical education – 15 working days and $4,500 CME funds
• Paid relocation (not applicable for internal, lateral transfers)
• Retirement plans - 401k, 403(b), and 457(b)
• Medical malpractice with lifetime tail coverage
• Academic involvement with medical students and residents
• Learn more at: https://www.geisingerjobs.org/community-medicine

Position Details:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least two years of clinical experience treating patients of all ages and be American Boards of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Boards of Family Medicine (AOBFM) board certified.  Prior teaching experience (residents and/or students) is preferred. 

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.

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.