Overview Job Summary: The Department of Pediatrics at the Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital is actively recruiting a dynamic and experienced general pediatrician with a strong interest in quality and safety to join our extensive pediatric primary care service. The successful candidate may practice in Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, or Mountain Top, PA. The position offers a blend of clinical practice (80%) and leadership in quality and safety (20%).

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pediatric primary care as part of our regional practices, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to family‑centered, equitable, safe, and best‑practice care for children.

Lead outpatient pediatric quality and safety initiatives, including developing strategies to enhance patient safety culture and ensuring adherence to best practices. Access multiple databases to track success and identify opportunities.

Engage in ongoing personal education in quality and safety, with opportunities to educate peers and learners.

Report directly to the Vice Chair of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics.

Qualifications

Board‑certified General Pediatrics.

At least 5 years of general pediatrics experience with strong inter‑test in pediatric outpatient quality and safety initiatives.

Additional leadership or quality and safety experience strongly desired.

Opportunity Details

Full time.

24/7 hospitalist coverage.

Large call coverage group.

Stable group over 10 years.

New position to increase patient access.

Teaching opportunities.

EMR – EPIC.

Incentives & Benefits

Forgivable recruitment loan.

Relocation assistance.

Generous CME.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Claims made malpractice insurance and tail coverage.

Robust retirement plans.

Position Details Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – (Required)

Experience: Certified Medical Doctor – State of Pennsylvania

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.

Equal Opportunity We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

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