Geisinger

2026 Hire Year Nocturnist Hospitalist $345k Starting Salary

1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0001

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026

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Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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.