$305k Plus starting Salary Physician Hospitalist

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join the Hospital Medicine team at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. The role provides comprehensive inpatient care to hospitalized adult patients in a community-based practice supported by the resources and professional opportunities of the Geisinger system.

The position is an inpatient-only hospital medicine practice with a day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., scheduled as seven days on and seven days off, for 26 clinical weeks per year. The average daily census is approximately 15 to 17 patients. Nocturnist coverage and specialty support are available, and the ICU is open. Procedures are not required, though opportunities are available for physicians who are interested. The hospital uses a fully integrated Epic electronic health record. Moonlighting, mentorship, professional growth, and advancement opportunities are available.

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is a 123-bed acute care community hospital serving Mifflin and Juniata counties and surrounding communities. It provides inpatient, outpatient, wellness, and community services and has medical staff representing a broad range of medical and surgical specialties. The position does not accrue PTO or CME days.

Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Skills in patient care and procedural skills, professional etiquette, and systems-based practice.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in performing procedures; procedures are not required, but opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

• Perform histories and physical examinations on admitted patients.
• Manage hospitalized adult patients throughout their inpatient stay.
• Conduct daily rounds and coordinate care with consulting specialists and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide inpatient consultations as appropriate.
• Develop safe, efficient discharge plans and perform discharge evaluations.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Support high-quality, patient-centered care and effective utilization of hospital resources.
• Participate in quality, patient safety, and clinical improvement initiatives as appropriate.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits from day one, including vision and dental coverage and coverage for domestic partners.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree