Geisinger Health System

Director: Pulmonary Critical Care at Geisinger Wyoming Valley

Geisinger Health System$250K — $300K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Board-certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  • Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
  • Leadership education training preferred
  • Experience with quality initiative programs
  • Proven track record in program development and mission-oriented vision

Responsibilities

  • Direct the Pulmonary and Critical Care Departments at GWV
  • Oversight of the intensive care unit as medical director
  • Ensure best practice alignment and site-specific innovation
  • Conduct quality reviews and oversight of quality metrics
  • Manage performance evaluations of pulmonary and critical care staff
  • Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, and patient safety teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one
  • Vision and dental coverage included
  • Supportive atmosphere of collaboration and collegiality
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workforce
  • Encouragement of a safe environment for patients and staff
Full Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
Yes

Job Summary:
Geisinger is seeking a board certified Pulmonary and Critical Care physician to serve as Director of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a physician currently in practice with a minimum of three years of leadership experience; formal leadership education or training is strongly preferred.

The Director will play a key role in advancing clinical excellence, fostering program growth, and shaping a mission driven vision for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Dedicated FTE support is provided for leadership responsibilities, alongside ongoing clinical practice in pulmonary and critical care.

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead recruitment efforts to build and sustain a high-performing clinical team
  • Drive program development and service line growth
  • Ensure alignment with best practices across pulmonary and critical care medicine
  • Champion site-specific innovation


Serve as Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, including:
  • Oversight of quality reviews and morbidity & mortality processes for critical care medicine
  • Coordination with performance improvement, patient safety, and infection control teams
  • Collaboration with nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, and administrative leadership
  • Leadership of the Critical Care Committee
  • Oversight of regulatory compliance and Department of Health matters


Provide leadership oversight of pulmonary and critical care faculty, including:
  • Performance evaluations
  • Quality assessments and input for OPPE


This position reports to the Chair of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.

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  • Close to top attractions like Kalahari Resorts, Hershey Park, Camelback, and Great Wolf Lodge
  • Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation: hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and hunting
  • Vibrant local scene with shopping, dining, concerts, and sports
  • Easy access to NYC, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore
  • Avoca International Airport just 15 minutes away


To learn more

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:
Office Administration

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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