Pediatric Nephrology Director

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics and the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is seeking a BE/BC pediatric nephrologist to serve as the Director of Pediatric Nephrology. Candidates requiring the American Board of Pediatrics Alternative Pathway for Academic Faculty will also be considered. The Director will provide oversight, direct patient care, teaching, and consultative services. The hospital is the region’s only dedicated 5‑floor, 91‑bed children’s hospital with full‑service hospitalist, intensive care, and a 41‑bed Level IV NICU and 14‑bed Level I PICU.

Duties of the Director include but are not limited to:

• Directing the day‑to‑day activities of the Pediatric Nephrology department
• Providing strategic leadership by working with Pediatric and Geisinger leaders to establish long‑range goals, strategies, plans, and policies
• Providing administrative oversight, including recruitment and hiring of staff
• Providing education of medical students, residents, attendings, and advanced practice providers

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine, board certified in Pediatric Nephrology. The candidate should be comfortable in both outpatient and inpatient settings. General pediatric core skills are required. Leadership experience within an integrated delivery system is highly desirable.

• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures
• Excellent benefits package, including malpractice and tail coverage
• Four weeks of paid vacation time annually
• Generous CME funding
• Generous employer contribution to 401(k) plan
• Full relocation package
• Generous health benefits
• Vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required)

Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Pennsylvania

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.