Movement Disorder Neurology - Physician

Geisinger Health System • Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

Geisinger Neuroscience Institute is seeking a movement disorders neurologist to join the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center team in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. This position is based in Wilkes-Barre but supported by a system wide care team consisting of another fellowship-trained movement disorders neurologist, two functional neurosurgeons, and a dedicated and experienced nurse navigator. This will be an out-patient position with no hospital coverage or nighttime call required. The ideal candidate will be a graduate from a movement disorders fellowship program with strong clinical skills, interest in teaching the next generation of providers, and experience with botulinum toxin for dystonia and managing deep brain stimulation. Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) is northeast Pennsylvania's premier tertiary care center with three hundred beds and home to the region's only comprehensive stroke center, a level II trauma center, the Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, and the Tambur Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The neurology clinic is located in a brand-new free-standing medical office building on the GWV campus with local support including neurosurgery, clinical neurophysiology, behavioral neurology, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. There is also a pharmacy, lab, and radiology on-site. Medical students from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine rotate through the service, and there is a new neurology residency program based at GWV, with ample opportunities for teaching. Faculty appointments and more formal roles in education are available for qualified candidates. Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) is a wonderful place to live, with safe neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living and access to recreational activities. NEPA is close to New York City and Philadelphia, giving you access to major cities in just a few hours. Overall, our communities are a good bet for living a stress-free, healthy lifestyle. And more importantly, NEPA is a place where you can make a difference.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Graduate from a movement disorders fellowship program.
• Strong clinical skills and interest in teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with botulinum toxin for dystonia.
• Experience managing deep brain stimulation.

Responsibilities

• Join the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center team as a movement disorders neurologist.
• Provide outpatient care with no hospital coverage or nighttime call required.
• Collaborate with a care team including another movement disorders neurologist and functional neurosurgeons.
• Teach medical students and residents in the neurology program.
• Manage patients with botulinum toxin for dystonia and deep brain stimulation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Sign-on bonus for medical school loan repayments or other expenses.
• 401(k) employer contributed retirement.
• 403(b) and 457(b) pre-tax retirement plans available.
• Medical malpractice and tail coverage.
• CME reimbursement up to $3,500 per fiscal year.
• Healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree