General Pediatrician

Location:

Geisinger Medical Clinic Lock Haven

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Geisinger Multi-Specialty Clinic in Lock Haven is seeking board certified or board-eligible Physician in General Pediatrics.

• Provide health maintenance and acute care for patients newborn to 18 years of age
• Assess and establish a diagnosis and implement treatment plans for their patients
• Make accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; order and interpret diagnostic testing and consult as appropriate and prescribe appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice
• Outpatient only, with limited evening and weekend phone call coverage
• 20-hour workweek: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with occasional Saturday clinic coverage
• Saturday acute clinic 8am-12 pm every 1:4-8 weekends, dependent on provider compliment
• New Multispecialty clinic with primary care, some subspecialties, and Urgent Care on site. Lab, pharmacy and Radiology on site
• Social work and psychology support for the pediatric clinic
• Pediatric subspecialty support available through outreach clinics or Chart Consults
• Opportunities for participation in medical student education and adjunct faculty at Geisinger School of Medicine

Job Duties:

ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine 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 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Position Details:

ABOUT LOCK HAVEN: Lockhaven is a charming, riverfront city in Central Pennsylvania with affordable cost of living and abundant outdoor activities. The city offers Riverview Park and historical downtown architecture. With its blend of rich history, scenic riverfront living and a strong community culture it is an attractive place to live and work.

LIVING IN THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING PENNSYLVANIA: There’s a lot that will surprise you about the fifth most populous state in the country. Our Geisinger locations are surrounded by natural beauty that will give you plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, a variety of arts and entertainment venues, university and community colleges, dining options and cultural experiences for children and adults. From the fresh air to the lower cost of living to the tight-knit communities living in our region grants you access to a better quality of life. Discover more at: Relocating to Pennsylvania | Careers at Geisinger

Education:

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

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: 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. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.