Community Health Systems

Join Established Infectious Disease Practice in NE PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre, PA

full-time
Inpatient

Commonwealth Health/Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is seeking a board eligible/board certified Infectious Disease physician to join a hospital affiliated private practice.

  • Joining two other board certified Infectious Disease physicians
  • 100% inpatient medicine except for 1/2 day outpatient per week
  • Anticipated call 1:3

Comprehensive Financial Package may include the following:

  • Highly Competitive Compensation Package
  • Commencement Bonus
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Medical Education Debt Reimbursement
  • CME Allowances
  • Excellent benefit package including malpractice insurance & tail coverage

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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is a 369-bed facility with over 400 physicians representing nearly 50 medical and surgical specialties. Commonwealth Health continues to combine vast medical resources to enhance the quality of patient care throughout the region.

Northeastern Pennsylvania is uniquely positioned in the most convenient location of the entire Northeast Megalopolis. In this region of more than 50 million residents stretching from D.C. to Boston, NEPA sits strategically in the middle. Major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Hartford connect directly to Northeastern Pennsylvania along five interstate highways. The area is only a short drive, two hours, from New York City and Philadelphia and also includes Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport offering easy access to major hubs around the U.S.

And aside from geographical evidence, there are dozens of multinational corporations currently calling Northeastern Pennsylvania home that would gladly attest to the region’s status as one of the top business hubs in the nation. For more up to date information about the area, reference www.discovernepa.com.

Location Insights

  • A

    Access to Restaurants

  • A-

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • A-

    Access to Parks

  • A-

    Commute

  • B+

    Cost of Living

  • B-

    Overall

  • Total Population

    44,123

  • Median Rent

    $897

  • Median Home Value

    $98,200

  • Median Income

    $46,597

Posted December 4, 2024