Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Cancer Center Hazleton Shift:
Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 Worker Type:
Regular Exemption Status:
Yes Job Summary:
Geisinger's Cancer Institute is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematology/Oncology Physician to join our team at the Geisinger Hazleton Cancer Center in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a community-based cancer clinic while benefiting from the expertise, innovation, and support of a physician-led, nationally recognized integrated health system. Job Duties:
Why Join Geisinger? Physician-led organization that prioritizes high-quality care, innovation, and provider voice Practice in a smaller, community-focused setting with meaningful patient relationships Access to the full resources of Geisinger's integrated health system and Cancer Institute network Fully integrated EPIC electronic health record with oncology clinical pathways Culture rooted in collaboration, multidisciplinary care, and patient-centered outcomes Position Highlights Provide comprehensive hematology/oncology care in a community-based outpatient clinic Manage a balanced outpatient panel (approx. 14-16 patients/day) with a mix of new and return visits Practice in a well-supported clinical environment with 2 providers onsite No inpatient consult responsibilities, allowing for a strong outpatient focus and predictable schedule Access to an on-site infusion center with 11 chairs, supporting comprehensive cancer treatment delivery Collaborate across the Geisinger Cancer Institute, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and palliative care teams Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and coordinated care planning, ensuring patients receive the highest level of care Compensation & Benefits Competitive, market-aligned compensation model Recruitment incentives, including $100k starting bonus and full relocation assistance Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and malpractice with tail coverage Generous PTO, CME
support, and professional development opportunities Programs designed to support physician well-being and long-term career growth Life in Hazleton, PA Hazleton offers a comfortable and affordable lifestyle in northeastern Pennsylvania:
Low cost of living with short commute times Access to outdoor recreation, including nearby state parks and the Pocono Mountains Convenient proximity to Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and major metro areas Family-friendly community with strong local connections Position Details:
Questions? Contact Jenna Spatafore, Recruitment Manager at 570-502-0902 or jaspatafore1@geisinger.edu Education:
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required) Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania Skills:
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. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine 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 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. • Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. 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.
