Geisinger Health System

2026 Hire Year Physician Hospitalist $305k Starting Salary

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree required
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure
  • Excellent patient care and procedural skills
  • Strong professional etiquette and systems-based practice knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Work a day hospitalist schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Manage an average daily census of 12-14 patients
  • Participate in a closed ICU environment
  • Provide inpatient-only care with no required procedures
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care
  • Engage in teaching opportunities with residents and medical students
  • Participate in outreach initiatives at surrounding hospitals

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Recruitment incentives offered
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous retirement plans available
  • CME allowance with dedicated CME time
  • Full relocation assistance
  • Mentorship and leadership development programs
  • Opportunities for research and moonlighting
  • Physician wellness resources to support work-life balance
Full Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:
Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
Yes

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.

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 Pennsylvania

Skills:
Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice

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.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

About Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Health System is a healthcare system serving more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and in southern New Jersey. The system was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health System includes 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 600,000-member health plan. The system employs more than 32,000 people, including over 1,800 physicians and 4,000 nurses. Geisinger Health System is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, including its use of electronic health records and its focus on patient-centered care.
Learn more about Geisinger Health System
Size
32,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1915

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