Physician - Family Medicine Job in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Family Medicine Physician in Northeast Pennsylvania

Profession

Physician

Specialty

Family Medicine

Job Description

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine Physician to join our thriving outpatient clinic in the welcoming and vibrant community of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Position Highlights:

100% outpatient primary care, no OB responsibilities
Joining a well-established clinic with a team of experienced primary care physicians and advanced practice providers
Clinic has a strong community reputation with a loyal patient base
Access to a full range of specialists within the healthcare system
Flexible work schedule
Share phone-only call schedule
Prime clinic location with excellent visibility and accessibility
Robust onboarding and support with strong clinical staff
Open to new graduates – experience preferred
Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
No J1 visa support available at this location

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package May Include:

Generous base salary plus bonus incentives
Relocation assistance and commencement bonus
Medical education loan repayment assistance
Residency stipend for qualifying candidates
Full malpractice coverage
Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
Paid CME time with annual allowance
Paid time off (PTO)
Referral bonuses for provider recruitment

To learn more, please email your CV to Sylvia Moyle at Sylvia_Moyle@chs.net

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital – Care You Can Count On

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is one of the largest community hospital in Northeastern Pennsylvania, proudly serving the region with 369 beds and a dedicated medical staff of over 400 physicians across nearly 60 medical and surgical specialties.

Our hospital is nationally recognized for excellence in heart and vascular care, and we're proud to offer advanced treatments in a wide range of specialties—including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and state-of-the-art, minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures.

Discover Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Nestled in the heart of the Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre is a vibrant city in Northeastern Pennsylvania rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known for its strong sense of community and scenic surroundings, Wilkes-Barre offers a unique blend of small-town charm and urban convenience.

The city sits along the Susquehanna River and is surrounded by the picturesque Pocono Mountains, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents and visitors alike enjoy year-round recreation, from hiking and skiing to kayaking and exploring nearby state parks. Downtown Wilkes-Barre is home to a growing arts and entertainment scene, with theaters, galleries, live music venues, and a variety of restaurants and cafes. The area also features historic architecture, a bustling River Common walking trail, and a number of family-friendly attractions.

Wilkes-Barre is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton metropolitan area and is conveniently located just a short drive from major cities like Philadelphia, New York City, and Harrisburg. It’s also home to several colleges and universities, including Wilkes University and King’s College, contributing to a vibrant student and academic community.

With affordable housing, accessible healthcare, and a welcoming atmosphere, Wilkes-Barre is an ideal place to live, work, and grow.

For more up to date information about the area, reference www.discovernepa.com.

Job ID: 31879
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No

Location Description

The Susquehanna River quietly cuts a path through beautiful mountains, winding into broad valley of the Greater Wilkes-Barre area. Wilkes-Barre has an international airport, five colleges and universities, and serves as the center of business and industry for Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The Greater Wilkes-Barre area is home to year-round festivals and events, the state’s first slots casino and live harness racing at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, a 14-screen theater and shops at Northampton & Main, countless shops and restaurants.

Founded in 1770, we helped fuel the Industrial Revolution with the rich veins of coal running beneath the soil. In the late 1800s, the Greater Wilkes-Barre area was among the most affluent in the country. More than a century later, the area grew as a center for fun and excitement with the opening of the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, home to Pittsburgh’s farm team, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, arena football and countless performing acts.

We are less than 30 minutes from the home of the Yankees minor league team, more than dozen ski areas in the Poconos, and limitless outdoor recreation, including white-water sports, hiking, rock climbing and fishing.

To learn more about all there is to do and see in the Greater Wilkes-Barre Area, visit the About Wilkes-Barre Section.

The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry and its affiliates are community, economic development and business service organizations charged with the mission of collaborating with community and regional partners to create quality employment and business opportunities and improve the area’s quality of life through strategic planning, programs and investments in our community.

The organization works on a wide range of projects – from business recruitment and job creation programs to Downtown revitalization, entrepreneurial and workforce development, riverfront, greenways initiatives, and more.

Complementing those initiatives is the work of the Chamber of Business and Industry’s three main subsidiaries – the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Development Corporation and the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund – and its affiliate, the Diamond City Partnership.

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