Palliative Medicine Physician $60k Recruitment Incentive
Geisinger
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Details
Posted: 30-May-26
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: R-72287
Job Summary
Geisinger’s Cancer Institute is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Palliative Medicine Physician to join our team at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville, Pennsylvania-our flagship hospital and largest tertiary/quaternary care campus.
This is a unique opportunity to practice within a physician-led, nationally recognized health system, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while collaborating across a highly integrated oncology platform.
Job Duties
Why Join Geisinger?
Physician-led organization that empowers providers and prioritizes quality, innovation, and clinical excellence
Practice at Geisinger Medical Center, the region’s largest academic medical center offering advanced specialty care and a Level I trauma center
Culture grounded in collaboration, learning, and multidisciplinary care delivery
Fully integrated EPIC electronic health record system across the enterprise
Strong commitment to professional growth, mentorship, and academic engagement
Position Highlights
Join a multidisciplinary palliative care team embedded within the Geisinger Cancer Institute
Provide a blend of inpatient consults and outpatient clinic care in collaboration with oncology and specialty teams
Work alongside medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and supportive care services in a coordinated care model
Participate in tumor boards and interdisciplinary care planning, ensuring seamless patient-centered treatment
Opportunity to support complex care across one of the most comprehensive cancer programs in the region
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation model aligned with quality and value
Recruitment incentives, including $60k starting bonus and full relocation assistance
Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice with tail coverage, retirement plans, and health benefits
Generous PTO, CME support, and professional development opportunities
Programs designed to support physician well-being, career growth, and long-term stability
Life in Danville, PA
Danville offers a welcoming, family-friendly community with access to exceptional outdoor and cultural experiences:
Affordable cost of living with short commutes and high quality of life
Access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and nearby state parks
Close proximity to major metro areas including Philadelphia and New York City
Vibrant local events, dining, and community festivals just minutes from campus
Position Details
Questions? Please contact Jenna Spatafore, Recruitment Manager at 570-502-0902 or jaspatafore1@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.
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.