2026 Hire Year Nocturnist Hospitalist $345k Starting Salary

2026 Hire Year Nocturnist Hospitalist $345k Starting Salary

Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaPosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$329,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 29 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Internal MedicineFull-time7:00 PM – 7:00 AM night shift · 7-on/7-off block scheduling

Overview

Location
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Schedule
7:00 PM – 7:00 AM night shift · 7-on/7-off block scheduling
SalaryDr Signal range
$300k – $350k

29 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital Medicine · Regional referral center

Role summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking a nocturnist hospitalist for a night shift inpatient-only role with a 7-on/7-off schedule starting in 2026, offering a competitive salary with nocturnist differential. The position includes teaching opportunities and does not support J-1 waiver sponsorship.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Inpatient only
  • Patient population: Luzerne County and surrounding communities
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$300k–$350k · $329k median
$294kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$356k

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

Compensation

What physicians report
$300k – $350k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
29 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$300k–$350k · $329k median
$294kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$356k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 29 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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Source
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital Medicine
Facility type
Regional referral center
Patient population
Luzerne County and surrounding communities
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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  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
7:00 PM – 7:00 AM night shift
Call burden
7-on/7-off block scheduling
Shift type
night shift
Inpatient / outpatient
inpatient only
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
3 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Location Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift Nights (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 Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our growing Hospital Medicine team as a Nocturnist Hospitalist within the next few months. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Geisinger Wyoming Valley serves as a regional referral center offering advanced specialty care, leading-edge technology, and collaborative physician support. Hospitalists work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and improving outcomes across the health system. Job Duties Dedicated Nocturnist Hospitalist role 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM shift schedule 7-on / 7-off block scheduling Inpatient-only practice Closed ICU environment No procedures required, though procedural opportunities are available Extensive specialty support available across the campus Opportunities to participate in resident and medical student education Professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities EMR Fully integrated Epic electronic medical record (EMR) platform across the Geisinger system, supporting coordinated, efficient patient care. Compensation & Benefits Geisinger offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Competitive salary with nocturnist differential/stipend Medical malpractice coverage with tail coverage Recruitment incentives Relocation Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits Retirement plans CME support and professional development opportunities Research and academic opportunities Strong physician wellness and work-life balance initiatives Candidate Requirements MD or DO Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure Important Visa Information This position does not support J-1 waiver sponsorship and is not accepting J-1 waiver candidates. About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is a premier regional healthcare destination serving Luzerne County and the surrounding communities. The medical center offers nationally recognized specialty programs, advanced clinical resources, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.