Job Description

Location:

Mount Nittany Medical Center

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

YesGeisinger Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Infectious Disease provider to join our expanding in the Western Region at State College, PA. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the field of infectious disease.

State College is more than a college town. It is filled with a variety of things to do, restaurants to eat at, and annual festivals and activities to take part in year-round! Choose from a multitude of indoor and outdoor activities from mountain biking, golf, hiking, fishing and boating! Enjoy a little bit of the arts at the State Theatre or live performances from local to top charting artists at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Job Duties:

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems, including conditions requiring the selective use of antibiotics.
• Interview patients to obtain comprehensive information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically indicated.
• Design and implement treatment plans for injuries and/or illnesses; prescribe or administer medications as appropriate.
• Prepare, maintain, and review patient records, including histories, examination findings, treatment plans, and outcomes.
• Care for patients with AIDS, unexplained fevers, and those requiring preventive medicine or travel-related health expertise.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Primarily inpatient care with 1–2 clinical days per week.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Infectious Disease.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care and safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution

• Completion of residency and fellowship in Infectious Disease
• Valid and unrestricted medical license
• Prior experience managing complex infectious disease cases is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Position Details:

Additional Information

All candidates must be accountable for meeting job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies as outlined in department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the role.

If you are interested in joining a forward-thinking team and making a difference in infectious disease care, we encourage you to apply today!

Geisinger Benefits Highlights

• Competitive compensation with $30K-$60k incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Career advancement and continuing education support
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Wellness programs and mental health resources
• Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates
• Family-friendly policies, including parental leave and adoption assistance
• Employee recognition programs
• Community outreach and volunteer opportunities

Join Geisinger and help shape the future of hospital medicine in a collaborative, innovative, and patient-focused environment.

For more information, contact Shahd Majeed, Lead Provider Recruiter at smajeed@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:

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.

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.