Description

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.

Requirements

Opportunity Details

•        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 6 physician call group
•        3 APP’s assist with management of Epic In Basket
•        AI dictation
•        Telemedicine available
•        41 bed NICU
•        14 bed PICU
•        Pediatric psychologist, nutritional support
•        Affiliation with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Incentives/Benefits

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

LIVING IN THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING PENNSYLVANIA: There’s a lot that will surprise you about the fifth most populous state in the country. Our Geisinger locations are surrounded by natural beauty that will give you plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, a variety of arts and entertainment venues, university and community colleges, dining options and cultural experiences for children and adults. From the fresh air to the lower cost of living to the tight-knit communities, living in our region grants you access to a better quality of life. Discover more at: Relocating to Pennsylvania | Careers at Geisinger.