2026 Hire Year Physician Hospitalist $305k Starting Salary

2026 Hire Year Physician Hospitalist $305k Starting Salary

Scranton, PennsylvaniaPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$327,000SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage

Reported by 30 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Internal MedicineFull-timeDay Hospitalist schedule 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · 7-on / 7-off block schedule

Overview

Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Schedule
Day Hospitalist schedule 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · 7-on / 7-off block schedule
SalaryDr Signal range
$293k – $350k

30 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital Medicine · Acute care hospital

Role summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking a day hospitalist for an inpatient-only role at a 293-bed Level II Trauma Center with an average daily census of 12–14 patients, no J-1 waiver candidates accepted. The position offers a 7-on/7-off day shift schedule with teaching and research opportunities in a collaborative care environment.

What the posting highlights

  • Collaborative care model with multidisciplinary support
  • Care setting: Inpatient-only practice
  • Patient population: Patients throughout Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$293k–$350k · $327k median
$286kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$357k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$293k – $350k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
30 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$293k–$350k · $327k median
$286kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$357k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 30 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Geisinger

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital Medicine
Facility type
Acute care hospital
Beds
293
Trauma level
Level II Trauma Center
Patient population
Patients throughout Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Pennsylvania
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital Medicine

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Work Design

Schedule
Day Hospitalist schedule 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Call burden
7-on / 7-off block schedule
Shift type
Day shift
Patient volume
Average daily census of 12–14 patients
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient-only practice
Coverage model
Collaborative care model with multidisciplinary support
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no
J-1 waiver
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

PLEASE READ : Does not Apply for J1 Waiver candidates | MUST be available 2026.
Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our established Hospital Medicine team as a Day Hospitalist.

Located in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Geisinger Community Medical Center is a 293-bed acute care hospital and regional leader in patient-centered care. As a Level II Trauma Center with a strong academic and collaborative environment, GCMC offers hospitalists the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while enjoying an exceptional work - life balance.

Job Duties:

  • Day Hospitalist schedule
  • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • 7-on / 7-off block schedule
  • Inpatient-only practice
  • Average daily census of 12–14 patients
  • Closed ICU environment
  • No procedures required, though procedural opportunities are available
  • Robust specialty support across all major service lines
  • Opportunities to teach residents and medical students
  • Collaborative care model with strong multidisciplinary support
  • Outreach opportunities available through surrounding Geisinger community hospitals

EMR

  • Fully integrated Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system across the Geisinger enterprise, providing seamless access to patient information and coordinated care.

Why Geisinger?

We are committed to supporting our physicians professionally and personally through an outstanding benefits package, including:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Recruitment incentives
  • Medical malpractice coverage including tail coverage
  • Full relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous retirement plans
  • CME allowance and dedicated CME time
  • Moonlighting opportunities
  • Research opportunities
  • Mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement pathways
  • Physician wellness resources that support work-life balance

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure

Visa Information

This position does not support J-1 waiver sponsorship and is not accepting J-1 waiver candidates.

About Geisinger Community Medical Center

Geisinger Community Medical Center serves patients throughout Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The hospital features a Level II Trauma Center, advanced specialty services, and a commitment to delivering innovative, compassionate care. Hospitalists at GCMC practice alongside highly skilled specialists, nursing teams, residents, and support staff in a collegial environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes.

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.