Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician

Job Summary

The Pediatric Gastroenterology Division of the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center has an opening for an 7th full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist. Our extremely collegial and congenial group is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the children of central and northeast Pennsylvania. The Janet Weis Children’s Hospital is the tertiary care Pediatric Center for Geisinger Health System. Nationally recognized for its innovative approaches to health care, Janet Weis Children’s Hospital is one of only five ImproveCareNow centers in Pennsylvania. In addition to a challenging and enjoyable clinical role, the successful candidate will also be actively engaged in the teaching of pediatric residents and medical students. Opportunities for research also exist. Geisinger has an exciting intellectual environment highlighted by the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, PA. The medical school is a leader in innovative education, with a curriculum emphasizing active learning, longitudinal clinical experiences, and community engagement.

Job Duties

Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Pediatric GI Hospitalist provides 24 weeks call coverage annually. Balance of annual call shared equally by six physician call group. Three APPs assist with management of Epic Inbox. AI dictation. Telemedicine available. 41 bed NICU, 14 bed PICU, pediatric psychologist, nutritional support. Affiliation with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Position Details

• Forgivable recruitment loan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Robust retirement plans
• Generous CME
• Relocation assistance

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Pennsylvania

Skills

• Patient Care And Procedural Skills
• Professional Etiquette
• Systems-Based Practice

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.

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.