Job Summary

If you are seeking a rewarding career with a stable, nationally known system while also enjoying a satisfying work/life balance, Geisinger Rheumatology is for you! We are seeking a BC/BE Rheumatologist to join our growing department at Geisinger-Patton Forest Clinic in State College, PA.

Job Duties

Revised compensation plan: Guaranteed base salary starting at $290,000 for candidates completing fellowship and adjusted accordingly for candidates with experience.

Geisinger Rheumatology boasts a flexible schedule with minimal call/consults as well as interaction with the system wide, Academic Rheumatology Department through fellow conference, journal club, and grand rounds via teleconference.  

The ideal candidate will be a superb clinician who is patient-centric, dedicated to service and quality, and wishes to have a balanced lifestyle.

The Rheumatology Department in State College includes 2 physicians and a nurse practitioner. The department is based in our State College office (Patton Forest), but also performs outreach services to nearby Geisinger Groups including Lewistown, Philipsburg and Huntingdon.

Position Details

Rheumatology at Geisinger:

See a balanced patient case mix       Enjoy academic involvement without a high-pressure environment      Dedicated time available for research   Includes an excellent osteoporosis practice that utilizes a Mobile DXA serviceMusculoskeletal Ultrasound serviceIn addition to a competitive base salary starting at $290,000, medical school loan repayment, monthly fellowship stipends, and forgivable loans (bonus) may be availableFully integrated with our robust electronic health record (Epic)

Geisinger providers receive a comprehensive compensation and benefit package, including malpractice coverage with tail, ample paid time off, paid relocation, generous CME time and allowance, and much more.

Education Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.