Vice Chair of Research, Department of Emergency Medicine

Job Summary

Geisinger is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician with a proven record in clinical research to join our team as the Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Job Duties

At Geisinger, our goal is to make better health possible through research! We leverage our high-quality patient care; fully integrated healthcare system; large, stable patient population; advanced electronic health record; and clinical data warehouse to create healthcare services and delivery which will improve quality of care while enhancing access and affordability.

In 2023, our Emergency Department published 21 peer-reviewed articles and three book chapters / textbooks and presented our work at 70 scientific conferences. System-wide we had >

$57 million in external grant and contract revenue, >

1,400 active research projects, including clinical trials, and >

1,090 publications.

The Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Emergency Medicine (EM) will :

Collaborate with the Clinical and Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine, along with Geisinger Research Institute Leadership, to develop and execute a strategic research plan that aligns with and advances the Department of Emergency Medicines mission.

Lead the coordination, development, and continuous quality improvement of research activities within the Department of Emergency Medicine, serving as the primary point of contact for research-related inquiries and projects.

Partner with the Geisinger core research team to coordinate initiatives and projects that support and enhance the Emergency Medicine research mission at Geisinger.

Collaborate with Emergency Medicine residency program leadership to foster resident learning and active engagement in research activities.

Support Emergency Medicine leadership and core faculty in initiatives to increase faculty participation and productivity in research and scholarly endeavors.

Provide oversight and guidance to the research coordinator, ensuring alignment with departmental research objectives.

Work with the Emergency Medicine residency program director to ensure compliance with ACGME RRC research-related regulations and standards.

This full-time role is divided into 40% research and 60% clinical duties and includes the support of a dedicated full-time Research Project Manager who assists in advancing the department's mission and research initiatives.

Education and experience (Required) :

Career emergency physician with proven research experience, including success in obtaining and leading federally funded or equivalent research.

Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice.

Board certification in emergency medicine by ABEM or AOBEM.

Experience in research mentoring and collaborative program building.

Geisingers Emergency Medicine team is not afraid to do things differently when it comes to delivering excellent care. That spirit of innovation and excellence drives everything we do, including :

Longstanding EM Residency program in the central region with Geisinger Wyoming Valley welcoming our ACGME Accredited inaugural class expected July of 2026. To learn more, click here.

Ultrasound fellowship program in the central region.

Sports medicine fellowship programs located in both the central and northeast regions.

Robust emergency medical services program : nine state-of-the-art helicopters stationed at six bases across the system, two Critical Care Ground Transports in a regional model, a strong and growing ground EMS agency including our nationally recognized mobile integrated health program.

Progressive care models focused on innovative early intervention and post-acute care options rather than historical reactivity to decrease hospital and ED congestion.

Growing pediatric emergency medicine program.

Established trauma program with trauma designations at multiple sites. Each region includes a Level 1 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and STEMI receiving center.

Embedded, multi-disciplinary team of care managers and clinical pharmacists in emergency departments to create a holistic, streamlined process from triage to discharge.

Geisinger has produced and is still home to industry leaders in our specialty including state and national leaders in ACEP, PACEP, ABEM, EMS, Research, and Education.

With Geisinger, you can also take advantage of :

Competitive compensation package & benefits including three robust retirement plans, CME, relocation, and more! To learn more about our extensive benefits that allow our employees to live well both in their professional and personal lives, click here .

Academic opportunities with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. To learn more about how Geisinger is building healthcare teams of the future, click here .

Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania. To learn more about living in our service area, click here .

Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change. To learn more about Geisingers many accolades, click here .

To learn more about why others chose Geisinger, click here .

Position Details

Education

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

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter .

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.