Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Starting Salary $350k
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At Geisinger, you'll work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of pediatric emergency professionals, including: Over 50 certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine nurses across the system In-house Pediatric Hospitalists and Neonatologists available 24/7 Certified Child Life Specialists to support children and families during care Advanced practice providers (APPs) and emergency medicine physicians Fellowship-trained PEM physicians who lead initiatives in education, quality improvement, and clinical innovation Collaborative subspecialty support from nearly every pediatric medical and surgical specialty within our 90-bed children's hospital A culture of team-based care , continuous learning, and shared decision-making You'll be part of a tight-knit, mission-driven group that values mentorship, professional development, and improving pediatric readiness across the region. Practice Highlights 9-bed pediatric emergency zone at GMC designed with infants, children, and teens in mind 15% pediatric admission rate Dual faculty appointment in Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics 1,544 clinical hours/year for optimal work-life balance Multi-site practice options in Wilkes-Barre and Danville, PA Professional Growth & Leadership Opportunities Geisinger offers unmatched opportunities for PEM physicians to lead and grow: System-building roles in IT, QI/PI, and clinical pathway development Medical education for EM, Pediatric, and Med-Peds residents, and medical students Simulation training , clinical research , and administrative leadership Fellowship opportunities in Ultrasound, Clinical Informatics, and more Compensation & Benefits Starting salary: $350,000 Fellowship stipend: Calculated at $2,500/month from offer acceptance to graduation Forgivable recruitment loan: $100,000 paid in the first month Relocation assistance , malpractice with tail , and retirement contributions $3,500 CME allowance annually Low cost of living and proximity to NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. About Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville, PA , is the region's largest tertiary/quaternary care teaching hospital , licensed for 475 beds , including 89 pediatric beds within the Janet Weis Children's Hospital . As a Magnet-designated hospital , GMC is nationally recognized for nursing excellence and patient care quality. GMC is home to the region's only Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center with additional qualifications in pediatric trauma care , making it a critical hub for emergency and specialty services. The hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical and surgical specialties , including: Neurosciences Cardiovascular services Transplantation Women's health (via the Women's Pavilion) Oncology Orthopedics About Janet Weis Children's Hospital 90-bed children's hospital on-site at GMC 14-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) 41-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Full range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties