What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heart Failure Cardologist position at Geisinger?
Why Live in Wilkes Barre
Wilkes Barre or the “Diamond City” as it is referred to, was founded in 1770. This former coal town along the scenic Susquehanna River is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise for kayaking, whitewater rafting and hiking with an extensive system of hiking/biking trails. Four state parks and numerous ski areas make this a popular destination. Visit the F.M. Kirby Center for major theatrical performances, the Mohegan Sun Arena for concerts and the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins, the AHL affiliate to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Small-town charm meets modern, urban convenience at a cost of living more affordable than the national average.
Conveniently located, Wilkes Barre offers the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport with service around the world and easy access to Interstate-81 for weekend getaways to New York City, Washington, DC; Philadelphia, New Jersey and Baltimore, MD.
Why Work at Geisinger
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center offers an academically focused practice with a community hospital feel. This fully integrated practice boasts a robust and growing heart failure program with expensive experience in ECMO, and temporary mechanical support (Impella), a durable LVAD program and a growing Cardio-Oncology program. Programs include infiltrative cardiomyopathies, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and cardiogenetics. Geisinger recently launched a system-wide SHOCK team.
With Geisinger’s Commonwealth School of Medicine and the new cardiology fellowship starting in 2024, teaching medical students and fellows is a bonus to this position with academic appointments available.
Why Choose Geisinger
Geisinger offers a robust competitive compensation with base salary, along with 401(k) employer contributed retirement; 403(b) and 457(b) pre-tax retirement vehicles available; Medical malpractice and tail coverage; Generous vacation time; CME and CME reimbursement; Life insurance, AD&D and disability coverage.