$305k Plus starting Salary Physician Hospitalist

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join the Hospital Medicine team at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. This is an inpatient-only, shift-based hospital medicine position at a 123-bed acute care community hospital serving Mifflin and Juniata counties and surrounding communities. The hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, wellness, and community services, with support from a broad range of medical and surgical specialties. The position follows a day-shift schedule of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with seven days on and seven days off, for 26 clinical weeks per year. The average daily census is approximately 15 to 17 patients. The role has nocturnist coverage, specialty support, and an open ICU. Procedures are not required, though opportunities are available for physicians interested in performing them. The position uses a fully integrated Epic electronic health record and offers moonlighting opportunities, mentorship, professional growth, and advancement. The role does not accrue PTO or CME days. The hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient care to hospitalized adult patients in collaboration with physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, care management, and specialty services. Geisinger describes its purpose and values as centered on caring for patients, members, students, colleagues, and communities, with emphasis on kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
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.