Emergency Medicine Locum Physician
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and premier medical institution backing.
- Competitive locum pay at $270/hour
- Opportunity for direct engagement with a top medical provider
- Flexible schedule tailored to physician needs
- Not ideal for those unnervingly new to emergency medicine
Pros
- Attractive pay rate of $270/hour
- Direct engagement without agency mediation
- Flexibility to explore full-time roles later
Cons
- Part-time nature may not suit all physicians
- Responsibility for keeping up with industry changes
- Workload may vary significantly between shifts
Who it's for
Experienced • Part-Time on-site
Good fit
- Board-certified emergency medicine physicians
- Physicians seeking to maintain flexibility in their schedules
- Those exploring full-time opportunities after locum work
Not recommended for
- New graduates or highly inexperienced emergency practitioners
- Candidates looking for guaranteed full-time work
- Those uncomfortable with variable workloads
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Job Duties
Why Choose Geisinger?
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Competitive Rate: $270/hour
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Travel & Lodging: Coordinated and fully paid
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Scheduling: Blocked shifts available
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Malpractice Coverage: Industry-leading $100M coverage with tail
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Direct Engagement: Work directly with Geisinger-no agency middleman
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Career Path: "Try before you buy" - explore full-time opportunities if desired
Innovative Emergency Medicine at Geisinger
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Residency Programs: One established EM residency; second launching July 2026
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Fellowships: Ultrasound and Sports Medicine
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Pediatric EM: Growing subspecialty program
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Trauma & Stroke: Designated trauma centers and comprehensive stroke centers
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Cardiac Care: Heart Attack Centers in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Danville
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EMS Excellence: 9 helicopters, 6 bases, 2 Critical Care Ground Transports, and a nationally recognized Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program
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Integrated Care: Embedded care managers and clinical pharmacists
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Technology: Epic EMR system with ambient dictation
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Leadership: Active roles in ACEP, PACEP, ABEM, EMS, Research, and Education
Qualifications
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MD or DO degree
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
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Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
Ready to Join Us?
To learn more or apply, contact Miranda Grace at mlgrace@geisinger.edu or click Apply Now.
Position Details
Education Doctoral Degree- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
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, from senior management on down, 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. 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.
