2026 Hire Year Nocturnist Hospitalist $345k Starting Salary
Job Summary
PLEASE READ : Does not Apply for J1 Waiver candidates | MUST be available 2026.
About the role
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join their growing Hospital Medicine team as a Nocturnist Hospitalist within the next few months. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Geisinger Wyoming Valley serves as a regional referral center offering advanced specialty care, leading-edge technology, and collaborative physician support. Hospitalists work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and improving outcomes across the health system.
Job Duties
- Dedicated Nocturnist Hospitalist role
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM shift schedule
- 7-on / 7-off block scheduling
- Inpatient-only practice
- Closed ICU environment
- No procedures required, though procedural opportunities are available
- Extensive specialty support available across the campus
- Opportunities to participate in resident and medical student education
- Professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with nocturnist differential/stipend
- Medical malpractice coverage with tail coverage
- Recruitment incentives
- Relocation Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retail plans
- CME support and professional development opportunities
- Research and academic opportunities
- Strong physician wellness and work-life balance initiatives
Candidate Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure
Important Visa Information
This position does not support J-1 waiver sponsorship and is not accepting J-1 waiver candidates.
About Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is a premier regional healthcare destination serving Luzerne County and the surrounding communities. The medical center offers nationally recognized specialty programs, advanced clinical resources, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
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
- Purpose: 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
Healthcare Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.