2026 Hire Year Physician Hospitalist $305k Starting Salary

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join its established Hospital Medicine team as a Day Hospitalist. GCMC is a 293-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center serving Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The role offers a collaborative academic environment, multidisciplinary support, specialty services, and opportunities to teach residents and medical students. The position is inpatient-only, with a 7:00 AM–7:00 PM schedule on a 7-on / 7-off block rotation. Hospitalists care for an average daily census of 12–14 patients in a closed ICU environment. Procedures are not required, although procedural opportunities are available. Outreach opportunities are available through surrounding Geisinger community hospitals. The role uses the fully integrated Epic electronic medical record system across the Geisinger enterprise. The position is intended for a physician available in 2026 and does not support J-1 waiver sponsorship or accept J-1 waiver candidates. Candidates must hold an MD or DO, be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, and be eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure. Geisinger offers a competitive compensation package, recruitment incentives, medical malpractice coverage including tail coverage, relocation assistance, health, dental and vision benefits, retirement plans, CME allowance and dedicated CME time, moonlighting and research opportunities, mentorship, leadership development, career advancement pathways, and physician wellness resources. Healthcare benefits are available to full-time and part-time positions from day one.

Requirements

MD or DO.
Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure.
Must be available in 2026.
J-1 waiver candidates are not accepted; this position does not support J-1 waiver sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Interest in procedural opportunities; procedures are not required.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient hospitalist care in a day schedule.
Care for an average daily census of 12–14 patients.
Collaborate with specialists, nursing teams, residents, and support staff in a multidisciplinary care model.
Use the Epic electronic medical record system for patient information and coordinated care.
Participate in opportunities to teach residents and medical students.
Participate in outreach opportunities through surrounding Geisinger community hospitals, if applicable.