Nocturnist Physician Hospitalist

Job Summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking a Nocturnist Physician Hospitalist to join their team in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Schedule:

7pm – 7am (7 days on, 7 days off). ICU:
Partially open. Procedures:
Not Required. A hospital-based physician who only works overnight. Nocturnists are usually trained in internal medicine and have experience in hospital medicine. However, there are nocturnists trained in other specialties such as psychiatry or family medicine.

• Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.
• Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness. May prescribe or administer medications. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients  histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.

Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

• A newly revised and highly competitive compensation and benefits plan, including competitive salaries.
• Hospitalist fellowship opportunities are available at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (Wilkes-Barre, PA).
• Excellent benefit package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage, sign-on incentives/forgivable loan.
• Full relocation benefits. Opportunities to participate in teaching and research studies.
• Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic).
• Professional opportunities for mentorship, growth and advancement.

Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – Required

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Pennsylvania

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.