OB Laborist Physician
About the role
Join a great team of experienced Laborists and Nurse Midwives, co-managing with both residents and Nurse Midwives. Focus on giving inpatient care to pregnant women, managing labor and delivery on both an emergency and routine basis.
- Flexible 8/24-hour in-house shifts per month
- Staff of surgical Physician Assistants to assist with scheduled caesarians
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre, PA averages 2,000 deliveries per year supported by a level III NICU
- Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA averages 900 deliveries per year supported by a level II NICU
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient care to pregnant women
- Manage labor and delivery on both an emergency and routine basis
- Co-manage patients with residents and Nurse Midwives
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Benefits
- Competitive straight salary model plus recruitment incentives
- Excellent benefits package including malpractice and tail coverage
- 5% employer contribution to 401(k) plan
- Relocation assistance (two options)
- $4,500 for CME
- Flexible schedule
- Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage
Location
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (Wilkes-Barre, PA) and Geisinger Community Medical Center (Scranton, PA) serve northeastern Pennsylvania. The region offers natural beauty, outdoor recreation, arts and entertainment, universities, dining, and cultural experiences, with a lower cost of living and tight-knit communities.
About Geisinger
Geisinger's purpose and values center on caring for patients, members, students, employees, and communities. Core values: Kindness, Excellence, Learning, Innovation, and Safety. The organization fosters collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality, and is committed to a diverse workforce.