Pediatric Hospitalist

GeisingerScranton, PennsylvaniaPosted 1mo agoattending physician

~$315,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 27 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PediatricsFull-time7 on / 7 off, 12-hour shiftsCPay transparency

Overview

The package

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Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for a 7-on/7-off schedule of 12-hour shifts, covering well-infant deliveries (≥35 weeks), admissions, and consults, with sick infants transferring to a Level III NICU. Compensation is a straight salary model linked to quality and values rather than productivity, with comprehensive benefits including malpractice with tail coverage and relocation assistance.

$315,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
7 on / 7 off, 12-hour shifts
Inpatient · Community Medical Center · Inpatient only — admissions from community physicians and ED referrals, delivery coverage for well infants ≥35 weeks; sick infants transfer to Level III NICU

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Posted pay vs real comps

$298k$315k$365k

Physician-reported range Reported median

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

Compensation

Type: SalaryDr Market Context
Market context: $297,500 – $365,000
Structure: salary

$298k$315k$365k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 27 verified physician submissions (state cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Geisinger

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Source

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Facility & Community

Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Facility details

Practice setting: Inpatient
Facility type: Community Medical Center
Trauma level: Level III NICU (off-site, transfer destination)
Patient population: Pediatric inpatients; well newborns ≥35 weeks gestational age; admissions from community physicians and ED

Community snapshot

Peer median

$315k

27 reports · Pennsylvania

Active supply

1 in Scranton

Transparent pay

0/1

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

2.0/5

1 physician reports

Cost of living

below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

+0.2

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

27 SalaryDr Pediatrics reports in Pennsylvania show a $315,000 median.

1 active Pediatrics roles in Pennsylvania, including 1 in Scranton; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.6/5 average job satisfaction.

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What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule: 7 on / 7 off, 12-hour shifts
Shift type: 12-hour shifts
Inpatient / outpatient: Inpatient only — admissions from community physicians and ED referrals, delivery coverage for well infants ≥35 weeks; sick infants transfer to Level III NICU
Coverage model: Coverage for deliveries including C-sections (low-risk, well infants ≥35 weeks); consults from other inpatient services; sick infants transfer to Level III NICU at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
FTE: 1
Teaching: No
Research: No
Supervises APPs: No

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No
J-1 waiver: No
H-1B: No

Source & Verification

Source: Official employer source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: 1 wk ago
Last verified: 1 wk ago
Extraction confidence: 72%

Full description

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA is seeking a Physician to join our pediatric hospitalist team.

Job Duties:

7 on / 7 off
12-hour shifts
Coverage for deliveries as needed to include coverage for C-sections. Care will be for low-risk deliveries of well infants 35 weeks and above. Sick infants will transfer to a Level III NICU at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Most admissions from community-based physicians and upon referral from ED
Receive consults from other services on admitted patients

Position Details:

Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and values vs. productivity
Comprehensive benefits package
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Relocation assistance
Generous CME

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.

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