Critical Care Opportunity at Academic Center – Scranton, PA | $60K Start Bonus + Full Benefits
Job Summary
$60K start incentive, insurance on your first day, malpractice with tail, PSLF Program! The Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton, PA, is seeking a board-certified/eligible Intensivist to join our growing and innovative Critical Care team. Our team is expanding in response to increasing demand and system-wide growth in critical care services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Our Intensivist Program includes an 18-bed closed (which can be flexed up to 23 beds) ICU and incorporates an innovative provider model to ensure the highest level of patient care at this 293- bed, Level II trauma center. This position offers the opportunity to engage with the Geisinger Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship, contributing to the education and mentorship of fellows rotating through our program.
Job Duties
Key Responsibilities:
- 100% Critical Care Medicine
- 14 shifts per month
Procedures & Teaching Opportunities:
- Procedures include central line placement, arterial lines (upper & lower extremity), endotracheal intubation, chest tubes, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, ultrasound and dialysis catheterization
- Support from a full range of dedicated specialists and subspecialists
- Be an instrumental part of teaching with Geisinger’s Pulmonary Critical Care fellowship in the Northeast hosting four fellows/year plus Sleep Medicine fellows, Internal Medicine residents and Geisinger medical students
- Participate in scholarly activities, committees and research as well as interdisciplinary programs with Tumor Board (Thoracic Surgery and Oncology) at both cancer centers
- Opportunity to present and participate in weekly case conferences, journal clubs, fellow and resident didactics and pathology conferences
- Receive both clinical and academic titles upon start at Geisinger College of Health Sciences
- Opportunities for career development including Geisinger supported MBA, leadership certifications (partners in leadership and E. Allen Dever Program) and education certification (Health System Science) and quality leadership certification
- Opportunity for faculty to participate in mentored grant funded research
- Work collaboratively with our highly skilled critical care advanced practice providers
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with $60k start incentive
- Health, dental, vision, prescription plans on day 1 of employment
- $4,500 for CME
- Parental and military leave
- Generous retirement: Geisinger annually contributes over $15k
- Fully paid relocation
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- Geisinger qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
Why Historical Northeastern PA:
- Exceptional balance of professional opportunity, lifestyle, and affordability—making it an ideal place to build both a career and a life
- The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area is close to various recreational attractions like Kalahari, Camelback & Great Wolf Resorts
- Wide variety of global cuisines, shopping, sporting events, concerts, theatre, etc
- Lower cost of living
- Excellent public and private school options
- Enjoy some of Pennsylvania’s best scenery, hunting, mountain biking, skiing and hiking
- Driving distance to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC & Baltimore
- Avoca International Airport, 15 minutes away, allows for endless travel opportunities
To learn more, please contact: Tonya Harmon Boyer, Senior Provider Recruiter, at 570-854-1571 or tnharmonboyer@geisinger.edu.
Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of PennsylvaniaSkills
Systems-Based Practice; Patient Care And Procedural Skills; Professional EtiquetteAbout 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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.
“When you’re doing what you love with teammates who feel like they’re family, you know you’re in the right place.”
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