Emergency Medicine Physician
Emergency Room Physician Job Description
Qualifications
Benefits
Responsibilities
To Apply
Voices from the Frontline: ESPC Professionals Share Their Experiences
About Geisinger Community Medical Center
What are the Duties of an Emergency Physician?
The Role of Emergency Room Physicians
Emergency Physician Career FAQ
Emergency Services, P.C. is partnering with Geisinger Health System to provide the best quality care to Geisinger Community Medical Center through our independent emergency physician group. We are hiring experienced emergency physicians to work in the Emergency Department at GCMC in Scranton, PA.
- Provide compassionate and professional care to patients experiencing minor to severe illnesses and injuries.
- Proficiently triage and treat critically ill patients while making vital medical decisions quickly.
- Manage high-volume patient care in a dynamic setting.
- Display exceptional clinical integrity and professionalism.
At Emergency Services, P.C., you’ll be valued as part of an independent, community-driven team—not just another number in a large health network. Join us and bring your expertise to a group where your voice and impact matter.
Job Location
Geisinger Community Medical Center, 1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510
Employment Type
PT/FT, Flexible hours/shifts
Salary
$325,000 to $425,000 per year
Qualifications
- Completion of an emergency medicine residency program
- Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license
- American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) certified/board eligible
- DEA license
- CPR certification
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care
- Team-oriented with the ability to provide personalized patient care
- Proven track record of delivering superior clinical outcomes
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-acuity emergency environments
Benefits
- Flexible hours/shifts (full-time, part-time)
- Tiered benefit program to meet individual needs
- Base salary + quarterly RVU bonus
- Malpractice insurance policy
- Family medical coverage, including dental and vision – 100% paid
- Life and disability insurance
- 401K plan
- CME and dues stipends
- Student loan payback assistance
- Relocation and/or sign-on bonus available
- ACEP/ACOEP board expenses paid
- No restrictive covenant
Responsibilities
- Provide expert emergency medical care in high-pressure situations to patients in Geisinger Community Medical Center’s Emergency Department
- Participate in providing daily overlapping physician coverage to allow for the best patient care
To Apply
To apply, please complete the application below and submit your resume/CV along with two letters of recommendation.
Voices from the Frontline: ESPC Professionals Share Their Experiences
Northeastern Pennsylvania offers exceptional colleges, universities, and natural areas for hiking and relaxation. Residents benefit from various cultural, recreational, shopping, and sporting attractions, as well as easy access to beaches and airports. Scranton is about two hours from Philadelphia and two and a half hours from New York City.
About Geisinger Community Medical Center
A not-for-profit, 262-bed, full-service hospital, Geisinger Community Medical Center is the region's Level II Trauma Center. It provides emergency department care to 60,000 patients annually. ESPC provides 49 hours of physician coverage and 50 hours of PA-C coverage daily. The Emergency Department uses Epic EMR, and medical scribes are present for all shifts. An on-site Emergency Department Pharmacist is also available.
What are the Duties of an Emergency Physician?
The duties of an emergency room doctor with Emergency Services, P.C. can change from hour to hour with the department’s patient flow. At any given time, ER physicians may be needed to triage patients, stabilize critically ill or injured patients, diagnose medical conditions based on symptoms and test results, treat patients through medications and procedures, and determine the next steps in the patient’s treatment.
The Role of Emergency Room Physicians
Emergency Services, P.C., relies on emergency physicians to deliver the highest standard of care to patients in Scranton and from nearby areas. Eligible candidates will provide valuable medical services as a doctor in the practice, including:
- Providing life-saving interventions
- Reducing morbidity and mortality among emergency room patients
- Contributing to the practice’s medical expertise
Emergency Physician Career FAQ
What can emergency physicians expect on the job?
The life of an emergency physician is demanding and fast-paced. On the job with us, emergency room doctors can expect:
- A dynamic environment: Managing critical patient conditions and unpredictable situations.
- Shift work: Working frequent 7-10-hour shifts, many overnight and on weekends.
- Diverse patient population: Caring for patients of all ages and backgrounds with a variety of medical conditions.
- Continuous learning: Staying updated on medical advancements and treatment protocols.
- Comprehensive benefits, including 100% paid family medical coverage.
- Flexible scheduling options to suit personal needs.
- Opportunities to work in a high-volume, high-acuity emergency department.
- A collaborative team environment with overlapping physician coverage.
- Medical scribes for all shifts.
- An on-site Emergency Department Pharmacist.
What is the team environment like in an emergency department?
Emergency departments are fast-paced, high-stress environments that require seamless teamwork and communication among physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
What is the patient volume like in an average emergency department?
Patient volume in any emergency department varies greatly depending on the hospital’s location, size, and level of trauma care. Many emergency rooms see hundreds of patients per day.
What are the benefits of pursuing an emergency room physician career with Emergency Services, P.C.?
What support systems are in place for ER physicians at Emergency Services, P.C.?