Physician Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Join a Collaborative, Expert-Led Pediatric Emergency Medicine Team at Geisinger

Geisinger is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Physicians to join our expanding team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity pediatric emergency care while contributing to system-wide innovation, education, and leadership.

Job Duties: About the Team

At Geisinger, you’ll work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team

of pediatric emergency professionals, including: -Over 50 certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine nurses across the system

• In-house Pediatric Hospitalists and Neonatologists available 24/7

• Certified Child Life Specialists to support children and families during care

• Advanced practice providers (APPs) and emergency medicine physicians

• Fellowship-trained PEM physicians who lead initiatives in education, quality improvement, and clinical innovation

• Collaborative subspecialty support from nearly every pediatric medical and surgical specialty within our 90-bed children’s hospital

• A culture of team-based care, continuous learning, and shared decision-making

You’ll be part of a tight-knit, mission-driven group that values mentorship, professional development, and improving pediatric readiness across the region.

Practice Highlights

• 4-bed pediatric emergency zone at GWV designed for infants, children, and teens

• 20% pediatric admission rate and8% critical care rate in the ED

• Dual faculty appointment in Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics

• 1,544 clinical hours/year for optimal work-life balance

• Multi-site practice options in Wilkes-Barre and Danville, PA

Professional Growth & Leadership Opportunities

Geisinger offers unmatched opportunities for PEM physicians to lead and grow:

• System-building roles in IT, QI/PI, and clinical pathway development

• Medical education for EM, Pediatric, and Med-Peds residents, and medical students

• Simulation training,clinical research, and administrative leadership

• Fellowship opportunities in Ultrasound, Clinical Informatics, and more

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $350,000

• Fellowship stipend:

$2,500/month from offer acceptance to graduation

• Forgivable recruitment loan:

$100,000 paid in the first month

• Relocation assistance,malpractice with tail, and retirement contributions

• $3,500 CME allowance annually

• Low cost of living and proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) is a 274-bed acute care hospital and the only Level II Trauma Center

in Luzerne County. The campus includes: -Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit

• Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center

• Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital

• Brain & Spine Tumor Institute

• Transplant Program

• Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Ambulatory Campus Apply Today

Join a mission-driven team that’s transforming pediatric emergency care across Pennsylvania. Make a lasting impact on patients, families, and the future of medicine.

Apply now or contact our recruitment team:

Sarah Lipka, Sr. Provider Recruiter Geisinger at slipka1@geisinger.edu or

emergencymedicine@geisinger.edu