OBGYN Physician
About the role
Geisinger, one of the premier tertiary medical systems on the east coast serving northeast and central Pennsylvania, is recruiting an OBGYN Generalist to join the team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes‑Barre, Pennsylvania. The position offers a balance of obstetrics and gynecology within a robust team of OBGYN physicians, Laborists, Midwives, and Advanced Practice Providers. The clinic schedule is every other business day (approximately 11 days per month). On‑call commitment is five days per month with 24‑hour shifts plus a recovery day following call. Midwives are available 12 hours per day. The center averages 2,000 deliveries per year supported by a Level III NICU. Compensation follows a competitive straight salary model with recruitment incentives.
Schedule
- Clinic: every other business day (~11 days/month)
- On‑call: 5 days/month, 24‑hour shifts with a recovery day after each call period
- Midwife coverage: 12 hours/day
- Annual delivery volume: ~2,000 with Level III NICU support
Benefits
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- 5% employer contribution to 401(k) retirement plan
- Relocation assistance — two options available
- $4,500 annual CME allowance
- Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one (medical, vision, dental, domestic partner coverage)
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) — required
About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
GWV has been part of the Geisinger family since opening as the NPW Medical Center in 1981. Located just outside Wilkes‑Barre, GWV is home to a Level II trauma center and provides services in more than 50 specialties and subspecialty areas, delivering high‑quality, coordinated, patient‑centered care for residents of northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond.
About Geisinger
Geisinger serves more than 1 million people across nine hospital campuses, a 550,000‑member health plan, two research centers, and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Founded over 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system employs nearly 24,000 people and more than 1,600 employed physicians. Geisinger’s purpose and values center on kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety — fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture where all qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Location
Geisinger’s locations are surrounded by the natural beauty of central Pennsylvania, offering outdoor recreation, arts and entertainment venues, universities and community colleges, diverse dining, and cultural experiences for all ages. The region combines fresh air, a lower cost of living, and tight‑knit communities for a high quality of life. Learn more at Relocating to Pennsylvania | Careers at Geisinger.