What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Hospitalist position at Geisinger?
Job Summary
Please be advised, this opportunity does not allow for J1 waiver. We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our Hospital Medicine team as a Hospitalist. The Physician Hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of hospitalization. The Hospitalist Physician works on a shift-based schedule and does not accrue PTO or CME days. This position offers strong clinical support, and opportunities to participate in quality improvement, education, and program development. Schedule & Coverage ICU: Closed Schedule: 7 am - 7 pm Subspecialty Support: Full
Job Duties
Required
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
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, 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.
Please be advised, this opportunity does not allow for J1 waiver. We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our Hospital Medicine team as a Hospitalist. The Physician Hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient care, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of hospitalization. The Hospitalist Physician works on a shift-based schedule and does not accrue PTO or CME days. This position offers strong clinical support, and opportunities to participate in quality improvement, education, and program development. Schedule & Coverage ICU: Closed Schedule: 7 am - 7 pm Subspecialty Support: Full
Job Duties
- Provide direct inpatient medical care, including admissions, daily rounding, and discharge planning
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions for hospitalized patients
- Coordinate care with consulting specialists, nursing, case management, and ancillary services
- Ensure timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to optimize patient outcomes and length of stay
- Respond to rapid responses/codes as assigned by the department
- Support patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives
- Participate in teaching and mentoring of residents, medical students, or advanced practice providers, as applicable
- Comply with hospital policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements
Required
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Eligibility for state medical licensure
- DEA license (or ability to obtain)
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
- Prior hospitalist or inpatient medicine experience
- Experience working in a team-based, high-acuity inpatient setting
- Interest in quality improvement, education, or leadership initiatives
- Competitive base salary starting at $305k
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and malpractice coverage
- CME allowance and paid CME time
- Relocation assistance and sign-on incentives (where applicable)
- Supportive clinical infrastructure and advanced EMR system
- Opportunities for career growth, leadership, and academic involvement
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
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, 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.
Salary : $305,000