Epilepsy Neurologist - Physician
Company: Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
This position is based in Wilkes-Barre but supported by a system
wide care team consisting of eight fellowship trained
epileptologists, four advanced practice providers, two functional
neurosurgeons and dedicated nurse navigator support, working
together to support our epilepsy practice and level 4 epilepsy
center. Participate in a rotation that includes out-patient
clinics, in-patient epilepsy management, long-term video EEG reads
(using a shift rotation, not call), and epilepsy surgery. Geisinger
Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) is northeast Pennsylvania’s
premier tertiary care center with three hundred beds and home to
the region’s only comprehensive stroke center, a level II trauma
center, the Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, the Frank
M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, and the Tambur Family Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit. A new acute care tower with expanded critical
care beds in currently under construction. The neurology clinic is
located in a brand-new free-standing medical office building on the
GWV campus with local support including neurosurgery, clinical
neurophysiology, behavioral neurology, physical therapy, and
rehabilitation. There is also a pharmacy, lab, and radiology
on-site. Epilepsy patients are co-managed with advanced
practitioners, nurses, and pharmacists between physician visits.
The ideal candidate would be a graduate from an accredited epilepsy
and/or clinical neurophysiology fellowship program with strong
clinical skills, interest in teaching the next generation of
providers, and experience with epilepsy surgery. Medical students
from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine rotate through the
service, and there is a new neurology residency program based at
GWV, so there are many opportunities for teaching. Faculty
appointments and more formal roles in education are available for
qualified candidates. Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) is a
wonderful place to live, with safe neighborhoods, an affordable
cost of living and access to recreational activities. NEPA is close
to New York City and Philadelphia, giving you access to major
cities in just a few hours. Overall, our communities are a good bet
for living a stress-free, healthy lifestyle. And more importantly,
NEPA is a place where you can make a difference. Compensation and
benefits package include: Competitive compensation. Sign-on bonus
for medical school loan repayments or other expenses. 401(k)
employer contributed retirement. 403(b) and 457(b) pre-tax
retirement plans available. Medical malpractice and tail coverage.
CME reimbursement up to $3,500 per fiscal year. Healthcare benefits
from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage. Education Doctor
of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Medical Doctor - State of
Pennsylvania Skills Patient Care And Procedural Skills;
Systems-Based Practice; Professional Etiquette 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.
Keywords: Geisinger, Binghamton , Epilepsy Neurologist - Physician, Healthcare , Wilkes Barre, New York
