Description
Shape the Future of Family Medicine—While Practicing Meaningful Community Care
Geisinger Primary Care South WilkesBarre is seeking a boardcertified Family Medicine physician to join our thriving, residencybased practice as Core Faculty. As the clinical home of the Kistler Family Medicine Residency Program, our clinic offers a unique opportunity to blend patient care, teaching, and mentorship in a supportive academic environment.
Ideal candidates bring at least three years of clinical experience and a passion for educating residents, advancing community health, and making a lasting impact on the next generation of family physicians—all in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
What You’ll Do:
- Teach, mentor, and inspire family medicine residents
- Provide full-spectrum care in a supportive, innovative environment
- Collaborate on curriculum development and program leadership
- Participate in resident recruitment, didactic instruction, and simulation training
- Engage in program administration and continuous improvement
Why Geisinger?
- Competitive salary starting at $330k
- Recruitment incentives up to $250k
- CME: 15 days + $4,500 annually
- Comprehensive benefits including malpractice with tail coverage
- Integrated EHR (Epic) with ambient dictation
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities
- Fully paid relocation assistance
Residency Highlights: - ACGME-accredited, 3-year program
- 6 residents per year
- Virtually unopposed inpatient experience
- Residents manage their own patient panels
- Diverse curriculum with inpatient, OB, home visits, and more
Why Northeast PA? - Affordable housing for every lifestyle
- Vibrant downtown, charming suburbs, and peaceful nature retreats
- Outdoor recreation: hiking, camping, fishing
- Close to colleges, restaurants, shopping
- Less than 3 hours from NYC, DC, and Philadelphia
Requirements
Applicants must have at least three years of clinical experience and be American Boards of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Boards of Family Medicine (AOBFM) board certified. Prior teaching experience (residents and/or students) is preferred.
