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 and 8% 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

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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 nowor contact our recruitment team:

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

emergencymedicine@geisinger.edu