Join a Collaborative, Expert-Led Pediatric Emergency Medicine Team at Geisinger Geisinger is seeking Board Certified / Board Eligible Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Physicians to join our expanding team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity pediatric emergency care while contributing to system-wide innovation, education, and leadership. 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
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
~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
2,500 / month from offer acceptance to graduation
~ Relocation assistance , malpractice with tail , and retirement contributions
~$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. Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit
Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital
Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Ambulatory Campus
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.Access to urban, suburban, and rural communities is all available within 15 minutes.
Easy access to major highways makes travel to Philadelphia, New York City, or Atlantic City a breeze in just a few hours or less.
Sits along the scenic Susquehanna River and is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise for kayaking, whitewater rafting, and hiking an extensive system of trails. Ability to join local bike or running clubs!
Enjoy gaming at the Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs, take in a minor-league hockey game with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, or watch the AAA Wilkes-Barre Scranton Railriders baseball team, an affiliate of the New York Yankees, at PNC Field.
Visit the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic or the Broadway Theater League, exhibits at numerous art galleries or one of the area’s many national historic sites.
There are over 75 schools, both public and private, located in northeast PA, including reputable colleges and universities.
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required) 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 .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Physician Physician • Wilkes Barre, PA, Luzerne County, PA; Pennsylvania, US