What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Pediatric Emergency Medicine position at Geisinger?
About the Team
At Geisinger, you’ll 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 children’s hospital
A culture of team-based care, continuous learning, and shared decision-making
You’ll 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 and 8% 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 Children’s 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 that’s 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 emergencymedicine@geisinger.edu
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More about Northeast PA:
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Salary : $350,000