Pediatric Physician General
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Pediatricians employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $108.86 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Location
Geisinger Pediatrics Pittston
Shift
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Worker Type
Regular
Exemption Status
Yes
Job Summary
Geisinger is seeking a General Pediatrician to join our team in Pittston, PA:
Part time
24/7 hospitalist coverage
Large call coverage group
Stable group over 10 years
New position to increase patient access
Teaching opportunities
EMR Used - EPIC
Job Duties
- Base salary with forgivable recruitment loan
- Relocation assistance
- Generous annual CME
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Robust retirement plans
Position Details
Pittston sits along the scenic Susquehanna & Lackawanna rivers mid-way between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. It is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise for kayaking, whitewater rafting and hiking. It boasts an extensive system of hiking/biking trails. Four state parks and numerous ski areas make this a popular destination. Enjoy gaming at Mohegan Pennsylvania, take in a minor-league Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game and watch the Railriders baseball team at PNC Field. The arts are also an important part of Wilkes-Barre, with a Third Friday Artwalk and two large galleries, the Marquis and the Sordoni. Luzerne County is home to several major colleges and universities, including two Penn State campuses.
Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
Skills
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring 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.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
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.
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About Geisinger
Geisinger is an integrated health system and insurer serving more than 1 million (source: Geisinger, About Geisinger (physician careers)) people in Pennsylvania, with nine hospital campuses, nearly 24,000 (source: Geisinger, About Geisinger (physician careers)) employees and a 550,000 (source: Geisinger, About Geisinger (physician careers))-member health plan. Source: Geisinger, About Geisinger (physician careers)
Based in Danville, PAHires in PennsylvaniaPay on its listings: 19.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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