Medical Doctor Jobs in Pennsylvania
Medical doctor jobs in Pennsylvania are in high demand, concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and large integrated health networks, with openings at every level from newly licensed physicians through senior attending and department-chief roles. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Hershey are the state's leading hiring hubs, anchored by employers such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Penn State Health. The most sought-after specialties in the Pennsylvania market include primary care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and psychiatry, where persistent shortfalls have kept recruitment active. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Geisinger's Neuroscience Institute is seeking a neurology physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the neurology team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Job Duties
The NP or PA will work primarily in an outpatient clinic setting. An inpatient component may arise if needed.
The ideal candidate will:
- Performs initial assessment and triage of patients based on information obtained pertinent to presenting condition.
- Keeps track of pertinent procedure and laboratory results, discusses with physician, and returns call to family and patient regarding the results and plans.
- Assists with arranging appropriate follow-up for the patients.
- Answers and returns phone calls from established patients and their families and assess the needs of patient and family.
- Discusses plan with the physician and relays information to the family and patient.
- Obtains or assists in the preauthorization process for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments.
- which the employee is qualified to perform.
- Screening patients.
The successful Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a ARC-approved physician assistant program, eligible or certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants and eligible or certified by the State Board of Medicine.
The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners and must be eligible for or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Must be certified to work with all patient population age groups.
Geisinger’s Neuroscience Institute spans Geisinger’s three main campuses in Danville, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, along with locations in State College and Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Our program includes most neurology and neurosurgery subspecialties along with neurology and neurosurgery residency programs. Geisinger has a specific focus on quality not quantity and developing new management pathways for optimal outcomes.
Education
Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Job Summary
Geisinger's Neuroscience Institute is seeking a neurology physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join the neurology team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Job Duties
The NP or PA will work primarily in an outpatient clinic setting. An inpatient component may arise if needed.
The ideal candidate will:
- Performs initial assessment and triage of patients based on information obtained pertinent to presenting condition.
- Keeps track of pertinent procedure and laboratory results, discusses with physician, and returns call to family and patient regarding the results and plans.
- Assists with arranging appropriate follow-up for the patients.
- Answers and returns phone calls from established patients and their families and assess the needs of patient and family.
- Discusses plan with the physician and relays information to the family and patient.
- Obtains or assists in the preauthorization process for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments.
- which the employee is qualified to perform.
- Screening patients.
The successful Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a ARC-approved physician assistant program, eligible or certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants and eligible or certified by the State Board of Medicine.
The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners and must be eligible for or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Must be certified to work with all patient population age groups.
Geisinger’s Neuroscience Institute spans Geisinger’s three main campuses in Danville, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, along with locations in State College and Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Our program includes most neurology and neurosurgery subspecialties along with neurology and neurosurgery residency programs. Geisinger has a specific focus on quality not quantity and developing new management pathways for optimal outcomes.
Education
Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Medical Doctor Job Market in Pennsylvania
A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Geisinger15
- TeamHealth12
- Lehigh Valley Health Network10
- GoHealth Urgent Care7
- Allegheny Health Network7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services13
- Education1
- Science & Research1
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical doctor jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania medical license issued by the State Board of Medicine required
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited program required
- Completion of ACGME-accredited residency in the applicable specialty required
- Board certification or active board eligibility in the candidate's specialty required
- Current DEA registration and Pennsylvania controlled-substance certification required
- BLS and ACLS certification required, with ATLS preferred for emergency or surgical roles
Medical Doctor Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical doctor in Pennsylvania?
To practice as a medical doctor in Pennsylvania you must obtain a license from the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine, which requires graduating from an accredited medical school, passing all three steps of the USMLE (or COMLEX for osteopathic physicians), and completing at least one year of accredited graduate medical education. Applications are submitted through the Pennsylvania Licensing System, and most employers require full board certification before granting privileges.
Which companies hire medical doctors in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring medical doctors in Pennsylvania right now include Geisinger, TeamHealth, and Lehigh Valley Health Network, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large academic health systems, including multi-hospital networks in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, means a significant share of openings come with teaching and research responsibilities alongside clinical duties.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most medical doctor jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Wilkes-Barre account for the largest share of medical doctor openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and children's hospitals, Pittsburgh follows with UPMC's sprawling regional network, and Hershey draws consistent demand from Penn State Health's flagship campus and its affiliated outpatient practices across central Pennsylvania.
Are there remote medical doctor jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. About 18% of medical doctor openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The positions most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are in telemedicine, utilization review, and physician advisory roles within health plans and managed-care organizations operating in Pennsylvania.
How can I get hired as a medical doctor in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for a newly licensed physician in Pennsylvania is applying directly to residency-to-employment pipelines at large academic health systems such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, or Jefferson Health, which routinely convert their own residents into attending staff. New graduates without local residency experience can target hospitalist or urgent-care openings, which accept candidates immediately post-residency, or apply to federally qualified health centers across the state that offer loan-repayment incentives in exchange for accepting new physicians.
Where can I find and apply to medical doctor jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to medical doctor jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one.
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