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Job Summary
Geisinger Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Infectious Disease provider to join our expanding in the Western Region at State College, PA. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the field of infectious disease.State College is more than a college town. It is filled with a variety of things to do, restaurants to eat at, and annual festivals and activities to take part in year-round! Choose from a multitude of indoor and outdoor activities from mountain biking, golf, hiking, fishing and boating! Enjoy a little bit of the arts at the State Theatre or live performances from local to top charting artists at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Job Duties
Job Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems, including conditions requiring the selective use of antibiotics.
- Interview patients to obtain comprehensive information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.
- Design and implement treatment plans for injuries and/or illnesses; prescribe or administer medications as appropriate.
- Prepare, maintain, and review patient records, including histories, examination findings, treatment plans, and outcomes.
- Care for patients with AIDS, unexplained fevers, and those requiring preventive medicine or travel-related health expertise.
Work Schedule & Environment
- Primarily inpatient care with 1-2 clinical days per week.
- Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment.
Qualifications
- Board certified or board eligible in Infectious Disease.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient care and safety.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
- Completion of residency and fellowship in Infectious Disease
- Valid and unrestricted medical license
- Prior experience managing complex infectious disease cases is preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Position Details
Additional Information
All candidates must be accountable for meeting job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies as outlined in department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the role.
If you are interested in joining a forward-thinking team and making a difference in infectious disease care, we encourage you to apply today!
Geisinger Benefits Highlights
- Competitive compensation with $30K-$60k incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Career advancement and continuing education support
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Wellness programs and mental health resources
- Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates
- Family-friendly policies, including parental leave and adoption assistance
- Employee recognition programs
- Community outreach and volunteer opportunities
Join Geisinger and help shape the future of hospital medicine in a collaborative, innovative, and patient-focused environment.
For more information, contact Shahd Majeed, Lead Provider Recruiter at
smajeed@geisinger.edu
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 atgeisinger.orgor connect with us onFacebook,Instagram,LinkedInandTwitter.
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.
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For communities across the country, health doesn’t have to be a destination: It can be a daily opportunity. At Geisinger, we empower our communities to do well and be well by removing barriers to advanced healthcare in all the moments where health makes its home.
For more than 100 years, we’ve served our region while working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing them services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.
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