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Posted: 03-Jul-25
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: R-62551
Job Summary
Advance Your Emergency Medicine Career with GeisingerGeisinger 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
Join 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: https://discovernepa.com
Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of PennsylvaniaOUR 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.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.