Highlights
PLEASE READ: Does not Apply for J1 Waiver candidates | MUST be available 2026.Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our established Hospital Medicine team as a Day Hospitalist. Hospitalists at GCMC practice alongside highly skilled specialists, nursing teams, residents, and support staff in a collegial environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Scranton, PA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://jobs.geisinger.org/ |
Description
Job Summary
PLEASE READ : Does not Apply for J1 Waiver candidates | MUST be available 2026.Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our established Hospital Medicine team as a Day Hospitalist.Located in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Geisinger Community Medical Center is a 293-bed acute care hospital and regional leader in patient-centered care. As a Level II Trauma Center with a strong academic and collaborative environment, GCMC offers hospitalists the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while enjoying an exceptional work - life balance.Job Duties
- Day Hospitalist schedule
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- 7-on / 7-off block schedule
- Inpatient-only practice
- Average daily census of 12-14 patients
- Closed ICU environment
- No procedures required, though procedural opportunities are available
- Robust specialty support across all major service lines
- Opportunities to teach residents and medical students
- Collaborative care model with strong multidisciplinary support
- Outreach opportunities available through surrounding Geisinger community hospitals
EMR
- Fully integrated Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system across the Geisinger enterprise, providing seamless access to patient information and coordinated care.
Why Geisinger?
We are committed to supporting our physicians professionally and personally through an outstanding benefits package, including:
- Competitive compensation package
- Recruitment incentives
- Medical malpractice coverage including tail coverage
- Full relocation assistance
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous retirement plans
- CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- Moonlighting opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement pathways
- Physician wellness resources that support work-life balance
Candidate Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure
Visa Information
This position does not support J-1 waiver sponsorship and is not accepting J-1 waiver candidates.
About Geisinger Community Medical Center
Geisinger Community Medical Center serves patients throughout Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The hospital features a Level II Trauma Center, advanced specialty services, and a commitment to delivering innovative, compassionate care. Hospitalists at GCMC practice alongside highly skilled specialists, nursing teams, residents, and support staff in a collegial environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes.
Position Details
Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of PennsylvaniaAbout 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.
About Company
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.