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$280K Starting Salary Physician Infectious Disease

Geisinger

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Posted:

June 4, 2026

Location:

State College, Pennsylvania

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Job Summary

Geisinger 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

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.

Internal Number: R-74953

About Geisinger

At Geisinger, our innovative ideas are inspired by the communities we serve – like our Fresh FoodFarmacy, a program that delivers life-saving healthy alternatives to patients with diabetes. With additional tools like our MyCode Community Health Initiative, one of the first health system genome sequencingprograms, and our new asthma app suite that we developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, it’s no wonder we’re ranked one of the Top 5 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital Review. We continually work towards continuous improvement in a culture where everyone has a voice and firmly believe that better begins with all of us.Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 30,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, and consists of 1...3 hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you.

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