Family Medicine Physician - Value-Based Care Model

Job Opportunity

CommunityCare Kistler Clinic, affiliated with Geisinger, is seeking a family medicine or med-peds trained physician for an outpatient primary care opportunity in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

In this role, you will partner with interdisciplinary teams to manage population health, improve outcomes, and drive preventive care initiatives. The patient panel includes comprehensive care across the full lifespan, from newborns to end-of-life care.

Practice Overview and Schedule:

• 100% outpatient practice
• 40-hour work week, including:
• 36 patient contact hours
• 4 administrative hours
• Clinic hours (subject to change):
• Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM rotation
• One evening shift per week required
• Shared call and weekend rotation required (1 in 12 - subject to change)

Patient Care and Clinical Expectations:

• Practice full-spectrum care for all ages
• 20- and 40-minute appointments, determined by acuity
• Collaborative care model with APP panel sharing (APP supervision required)

Technology and Documentation:

• Epic EMR
• Abridge ambient voice dictation tool

Support and Resources:

• UpToDate access
• Value-based care guides
• Medication Therapy Disease Management on-site support
• Behavioral health collaboration
• 24/7 nurse call center
• Centralized prescription refill team
• Coding education support
• Quality data monitoring (Provider Scorecard)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation - salary ranges from $320k to $375k based on experience
• Recruitment incentives up to $250,000, including residency/fellowship stipend (not applicable for internal, lateral transfers)
• Continuing medical education - 15 working days and $4,500 CME funds
• Paid relocation (not applicable for internal, lateral transfers)
• Retirement plans - 401k, 403(b), and 457(b)
• Medical malpractice with lifetime tail coverage
• Academic involvement with medical students and residents

Location Highlight - Wilkes-Barre, PA combines the convenience of a vibrant metropolitan area with the charm of a close-knit community. Enjoy affordable living, excellent outdoor recreation, a thriving arts and dining scene, and easy access to the Pocono Mountains, Philadelphia, New York City, and New Jersey.

Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

About Geisinger:

Our purpose and values are centered around caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. We strive for kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality and value a diverse workforce.