Physician Hospitalist

Geisinger
Scranton, PA

  • 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

Preferred:

  • Prior hospitalist or inpatient medicine experience
  • Experience working in a team-based, high-acuity inpatient setting
  • Interest in quality improvement, education, or leadership initiatives

What We Offer
  • 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
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