Location:
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
Yes
Job Summary:
Geisinger’s Cancer Institute is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematologist Oncologist to join our growing team at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.
This is an excellent opportunity to practice high-quality, patient-centered oncology care in a physician-led, nationally recognized health system.
Job Duties:
Why Join Geisinger?
- Physician-led organization that prioritizes clinical excellence, innovation, and provider voice in decision-making
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model with access to surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and supportive services
- Integrated electronic health record (EPIC) across the system for seamless patient care
- Opportunities for professional growth, including teaching, research, and leadership development
- Culture rooted in Geisinger’s core values of kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety
Position Highlights
- Practice in a community-based setting with strong system-wide oncology support
- Ability to deliver care close to home while accessing the broader Geisinger Cancer Institute network
- Supportive environment with experienced clinical and operational teams
- Opportunity to participate in clinical trials and academic collaboration across the system
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive, market-aligned compensation model
- Recruitment incentives, including $100k starting bonus and full relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and retirement contributions
- Malpractice coverage with tail, generous PTO, and CME support
- Robust benefits designed to support physician well-being, financial security, and family needs
Life in Lewistown, PA (Near State College / Happy Valley)
Lewistown offers the charm of a close-knit community with easy access to the amenities of State College (Happy Valley)—home to Penn State University.
- Just a short drive to State College, offering Big Ten sports, dining, culture, and entertainment
- Enjoy a lower cost of living, short commutes, and a relaxed pace of life
- Access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and nearby state parks
- Family-friendly communities with safe neighborhoods and excellent schools
Position Details:
Education:
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
Skills:
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, 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.