EMS Trained Emergency Medicine Physician Needed in Wilkes-Barre, PA

EMS Trained Emergency Medicine Physician Needed in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Full-Time/Permanent Position
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Position Overview:

Seeking a BC/BE EMS fellowship-trained Emergency Medicine physician to join the Emergency Medicine team

Responsibilities include:
EMS Medical Direction in rural/suburban settings
Oversight for health system-owned and community partner EMS agencies
Critical Care Transport medical direction
Tactical EMS, Special Operations, and Special Event/Mass Gathering EMS
Medical direction for PSAP (Public Safety Answering Points)
Potential faculty opportunity with new Emergency Medicine residency program
Clinical Emergency Medicine in both community and tertiary care Emergency Departments

Requirements:
Doctor of Medicine(MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required
Licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Pennsylvania
Skills in patient care, procedural skills, systems-based practice, and professional etiquette

Highlights:
Established trauma program with Level 1 trauma Medical Center
Robust EMS program including:
Nine state-of-the-art helicopters at six base sites
Two Critical Care Ground Transport vehicles
Six EMS stations for interfacility and 911 response
Nationally recognized mobile integrated health program
Longstanding EM Residency program with an inaugural class in 2026
Integrated multi-disciplinary teams in ED, including care managers and clinical pharmacists

Competitive compensation and benefits, including three retirement plans, CME, relocation, and more
Academic opportunities available

Community Highlights:
Wilkes-Barre offers access to urban, suburban, and rural communities with proximity to Philadelphia, NYC, and Atlantic City
Outdoor activities include kayaking, whitewater rafting, hiking, and skiing
Cultural attractions include concert venues, sports events, arts, and historic sites
Strong educational system with reputable schools and universities