2026 Hire Year Physician Hospitalist $305k Starting Salary

Job Summary

PLEASE READ : Does not Apply for J1 Waiver candidates | MUST be available 2026. Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our established Hospital Medicine team as a Day Hospitalist. Located in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Geisinger Community Medical Center is a 293-bed acute care hospital and regional leader in patient-centered care. As a Level II Trauma Center with a strong academic and collaborative environment, GCMC offers hospitalists the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while enjoying an exceptional work - life balance.

Job Duties

• Day Hospitalist schedule

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• 7-on / 7-off block schedule

• Inpatient-only practice

• Average daily census of 12–14 patients

• Closed ICU environment

• No procedures required, though procedural opportunities are available

• Robust specialty support across all major service lines

• Opportunities to teach residents and medical students

• Collaborative care model with strong multidisciplinary support

• Outreach opportunities available through surrounding Geisinger community hospitals

EMR

• Fully integrated Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system across the Geisinger enterprise, providing seamless access to patient information and coordinated care.

Why Geisinger?

We are committed to supporting our physicians professionally and personally through an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation package

• Recruitment incentives

• Medical malpractice coverage including tail coverage

• Full relocation assistance

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

• Generous retirement plans

• CME allowance and dedicated CME time

• Moonlighting opportunities

• Research opportunities

• Mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement pathways

• Physician wellness resources that support work-life balance

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

• Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure

Visa Information

This position does not support J-1 waiver sponsorship and is not accepting J-1 waiver candidates.

About Geisinger Community Medical Center

Geisinger Community Medical Center serves patients throughout Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The hospital features a Level II Trauma Center, advanced specialty services, and a commitment to delivering innovative, compassionate care. Hospitalists at GCMC practice alongside highly skilled specialists, nursing teams, residents, and support staff in a collegial environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes.

Position Details

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, 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.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.