What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Hospitalist position at Geisinger?
Shift: Days
Schedule: 7am - 7pm
ICU: Open
Procedures: Not Required
Geisinger Jersey Shore is a designated Level IV trauma center. With 25 accredited beds, the hospital also has a helipad for transport of critically injured patients requiring higher-level medical care at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville or another hospital. As a hospitalist, you’ll have access to advanced medical technology and resources, allowing you to deliver the highest quality to your patients. Your contributions will extend beyond direct patient care, as you may also have opportunities for research, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
Position Summary
- Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.
- Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness. May prescribe or administer medications. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
- Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
We take pride in the support we provide our hospitalists to promote a healthy work/life balance:
- A newly revised and highly competitive compensation and benefits plan, including competitive salaries.
- Hospitalist fellowship opportunities are available at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
- Excellent benefit package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage, sign on bonuses, and Medical School Loan Repayment
- Full relocation reimbursement
- Opportunities to participate in teaching and research studies
- Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)
- Professional opportunities for mentorship, growth and advancement
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. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Please be advised, this opportunity does not allow for J1 waiver sponsorship.
