Physician Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyPediatrics : Emergency Medicine
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Employment TypeNot Specified
Bonuses OfferedNegotiable

Job Description

Job Summary

Join a Leading Pediatric Emergency Medicine Team at Geisinger Geisinger is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) fellowship-trained physician to join our dynamic and growing team at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville, Pennsylvania. This is an exciting opportunity to practice high-quality, innovative pediatric emergency care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Duties

About the Team

At Geisinger, you’ll work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of pediatric emergency professionals, including:

  • Over 50 certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine nurses across the system

  • In-house Pediatric Hospitalists and Neonatologists available 24/7

  • Certified Child Life Specialists to support children and families during care

  • Advanced practice providers (APPs) and emergency medicine physicians

  • Fellowship-trained PEM physicians who lead initiatives in education, quality improvement, and clinical innovation

  • Collaborative subspecialty support from nearly every pediatric medical and surgical specialty within our 90-bed children’s hospital

  • A culture of team-based care, continuous learning, and shared decision-making

You’ll be part of a tight-knit, mission-driven group that values mentorship, professional development, and improving pediatric readiness across the region.

Practice Highlights

  • 9-bed pediatric emergency zone at GMC designed with infants, children, and teens in mind

  • 15% pediatric admission rate 

  • Dual faculty appointment in Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics

  • 1,544 clinical hours/year for optimal work-life balance

  • Multi-site practice options in Wilkes-Barre and Danville, PA

Professional Growth & Leadership Opportunities

Geisinger offers unmatched opportunities for PEM physicians to lead and grow:

  • System-building roles in IT, QI/PI, and clinical pathway development

  • Medical education for EM, Pediatric, and Med-Peds residents, and medical students

  • Simulation training, clinical research, and administrative leadership

  • Fellowship opportunities in Ultrasound, Clinical Informatics, and more

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting salary: $350,000

  • Fellowship stipend: $2,500/month from offer acceptance to graduation

  • Forgivable recruitment loan: $100,000 paid in the first month

  • Relocation assistance, malpractice with tail, and retirement contributions

  • $3,500 CME allowance annually

  • Low cost of living and proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

About Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville, PA, is the region’s largest tertiary/quaternary care teaching hospital, licensed for 475 beds, including 89 pediatric beds within the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. As a Magnet-designated hospital, GMC is nationally recognized for nursing excellence and patient care quality.

GMC is home to the region’s only Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center with additional qualifications in pediatric trauma care, making it a critical hub for emergency and specialty services. The hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical and surgical specialties, including:

  • Neurosciences

  • Cardiovascular services

  • Transplantation

  • Women’s health (via the Women’s Pavilion)

  • Oncology

  • Orthopedics

About Janet Weis Children’s Hospital

  • 90-bed children’s hospital on-site at GMC

  • 14-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

  • 41-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

  • Full range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree

  • Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited PEM fellowship

  • Strong clinical, interpersonal, and leadership skills

  • Interest in program development, medical education, and research

Life in Danville, PA

Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a family-friendly community with:

  • Affordable housing and excellent schools

  • Outdoor recreation: hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, and more

  • Easy access to major cities: New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Ready to Make a Difference in Pediatric Emergency Medicine? Apply Today!

Join a mission-driven team that’s transforming pediatric emergency care across Pennsylvania. Make a lasting impact on patients, families, and the future of medicine.

Apply now or contact our recruitment team at emergencymedicine@geisinger.edu


Position Details

More about Danville, PA:

Well-Connected & Easy to Explore Major highways make trips to Philadelphia, NYC, and Atlantic City quick and convenient.

Diverse Dining From casual bites to upscale cuisine, there’s something for every taste.

Outdoor Adventures Nearby Enjoy kayaking, hiking, biking, and more—just steps from the hospital. Parks are minutes away.

Year-Round Fun Local highlights include:

Explore Danville


Education

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

Experience


Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more atgeisinger.orgor connect with us onFacebook,Instagram,LinkedInandTwitter.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.

Facility & Address

  • Geisinger
  • Danville PA

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Contact Information

Miranda Grace Senior Provider Recruiter

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