Physician Dermatology

Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaPosted 3mo agoattending physician
DermatologyFull-time4-day workweek; Monday–Friday with shared call · Shared call among team of 6 dermatologists

Overview

Location
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Schedule
4-day workweek; Monday–Friday with shared call · Shared call among team of 6 dermatologists
Practice
Multi-specialty clinic · Outpatient clinic (multi-site: Wilkes-Barre, Danville, State College PA)

Role summary

Geisinger is recruiting a full-time dermatologist to join a 6-physician team in the Pocono/Wilkes-Barre region of Pennsylvania, offering a 4-day workweek, a competitive starting salary of $500,000 with sign-on loans available, and a mix of general and cosmetic/aesthetic dermatology. Teaching, research, and publishing opportunities are available within an academic health system environment.

What the posting highlights

  • Team of 6 dermatologists with shared call
  • Care setting: Outpatient-predominant; blend of patients of all ages, demographics, and complexity; cosmetic/aesthetic services included
  • Patient population: All ages and demographics, mixed complexity; includes cosmetic patients
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$500k
Physician-reported total comp$500k–$660k · $590k median
$481kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$679k

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Compensation

Signing bonus
$500,000
Next steps

Employer

Geisinger

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Multi-specialty clinic
Facility type
Outpatient clinic (multi-site: Wilkes-Barre, Danville, State College PA)
Patient population
All ages and demographics, mixed complexity; includes cosmetic patients
EHR
Not stated in posting
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Active supply
Pennsylvania
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Multi-specialty clinic

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $500,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • Is the $500,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
4-day workweek; Monday–Friday with shared call
Call burden
Shared call among team of 6 dermatologists
Shift type
Days
Inpatient / outpatient
Outpatient-predominant; blend of patients of all ages, demographics, and complexity; cosmetic/aesthetic services included
Coverage model
Team of 6 dermatologists with shared call
Admin burden
Epic EHR; leadership opportunities available; otherwise not quantified
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
First seen
3 mo ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
72%

Full description

Location:

Geisinger Multi-Specialty Clinic Wilkes-Barre

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Geisinger’s Dermatology practice in the beautiful Pocono region of Pennsylvania is expanding! Build a rewarding career with a schedule that works for you—now offering a 4-day workweek.

Job Duties:

Join a team of 6 dermatologists in a rapidly growing practice. The practice/working environment is very positive and supportive. The Dermatology team is close-knit, collegial and friendly. Geisinger is one of the largest and most innovative health care systems in Pennsylvania.

“Build a rewarding career with a schedule that works for you—now offering a 4-day workweek.”

Northeast Pennsylvania is filled with outdoor adventures, cultural activities, and boasts numerous local universities, creating a fulfilling work/life balance for our providers. Our main office in Wilkes Barre, PA is only a few hours from NYC and Philadelphia, giving you close proximity to urban life while still enjoying the benefit of safe communities, good schools, and a stress-free commute. Geisinger is committed to investing in this region with plans for new facilities, program growth, and expanding services.

Opportunities also available at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA and Geisinger Patton Forest Clinic in State College, PA.

At Geisinger, our Dermatologists:

  • Participate in leadership opportunities including academics, teaching students, residents and fellows
  • Publishing and research opportunities
  • Fully integrate with our robust electronic health record (Epic)
  • Enjoy a Mon-Fri schedule with shared call
  • See a blend of patients of all ages, demographics, and complexity
  • Perform cosmetic and aesthetic services such as Botox, fillers, peels, sclerotherapy, microneedling, PRP, fraxel laser, V beam laser, and diode hair removal
  • Benefit from expert Dermatopathology services with quick turnaround and easy access for consultation.

We are proud of the support we provide:

  • Competitive starting salary of $500,000 with sign-on loans (bonus) available
  • Excellent benefit package, including paid relocation and malpractice with tail coverage
  • Generous CME time/allowance of $4500/15 days, and much more

Position Details:

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.