Physician Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Job Summary Join a Collaborative, Expert-Led Pediatric Emergency Medicine Team at Geisinger Geisinger is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Physicians to join our expanding team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity pediatric emergency care while contributing to system-wide innovation, education, and leadership.
Job Duties

About the Team

At Geisinger, youll 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 childrens hospital

• A culture of
  team-based care
  , continuous learning, and shared decision-making

Youll be part of a
tight-knit, mission-driven group
that values mentorship, professional development, and improving pediatric readiness across the region.

Practice Highlights

• 4-bed pediatric emergency zone
  at GWV designed for infants, children, and teens

• 20% pediatric admission rate
  and8% critical care rate
  in the ED

• 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 Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) is a 274-bed acute care hospital and the only
Level II Trauma Center
in Luzerne County. The campus includes:

• Janet Weis Childrens Hospital Pediatric Unit

• Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center

• Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital

• Brain & Spine Tumor Institute

• Transplant Program

• Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Ambulatory Campus

Apply Today

Join a mission-driven team thats transforming pediatric emergency care across Pennsylvania. Make a lasting impact on patients, families, and the future of medicine.

Apply now or contact our recruitment team at emergency medicine

Additional Job Description

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 Rail riders baseball team, an affiliate of the New York Yankees, at PNC Field.

• The arts is also an important part of Wilkes-Barres culture. Visit the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic or the Broadway Theater League, exhibits at numerous art galleries or…