Director of research

The Director of Research for the Department of Emergency Medicine (EM) will:

• Oversee the coordination, development, and quality improvement of research activities.
• Work closely with the EM residency program leadership to improve resident training and foster healthy intellectual dialogue.
• Assist EM staff/Core Faculty in efforts to improve faculty engagement in research and scholarly activities.
• Provide oversight of the research coordinator position.
• Lead maintenance and improvement of the research program.
• Assist the EM residency program director regarding compliance with RRC regulations.
• Work closely with Geisinger core research team to coordinate programs and projects that advance the mission of Emergency Medicine research at Geisinger.
  

This full-time position is split 40% research and 60% clinical. Education and experience (Required):

• Career emergency physician with proven research experience, including success in obtaining and leading federally funded or equivalent research.
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical practice.
• Board certification in emergency medicine by ABEM or AOBEM.
• Experience in research mentoring and collaborative program building.
  

Geisinger’s Emergency Medicine Team Is Not Afraid To Do Things Differently When It Comes To Delivering Excellent Care. That Spirit Of Innovation And Excellence Drives Everything We Do, Including

• Longstanding EM Residency program in the central region with Geisinger Wyoming Valley welcoming our ACGME Accredited inaugural class expected July of 2026. To learn more, click here.
• Ultrasound fellowship program in the central region.
• Sports medicine fellowship programs located in both the central and northeast regions.
• Robust emergency medical services program: nine state-of-the-art helicopters stationed at six bases across the system, two Critical Care Ground Transports in a regional model, a strong and growing ground EMS agency including our nationally recognized mobile integrated health program.
• Progressive care models focused on innovative early intervention and post-acute care options rather than historical reactivity to decrease hospital and ED congestion.
• Growing pediatric emergency medicine program.
• Established trauma program with trauma designations at multiple sites. Each region includes a Level 1 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and STEMI receiving center.
• Embedded, multi-disciplinary team of care managers and clinical pharmacists in emergency departments to create a holistic, streamlined process from triage to discharge.
• Geisinger has produced and is still home to industry leaders in our specialty including state and national leaders in ACEP, PACEP, ABEM, EMS, Research, and Education.
  

With Geisinger, You Can Also Take Advantage Of

• Competitive compensation package & benefits including three robust retirement plans, CME, relocation, and more! To learn more about our extensive benefits that allow our employees to live well both in their professional and personal lives, click here.
• Academic opportunities with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. To learn more about how Geisinger is building healthcare teams of the future, click here.
• Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania. To learn more about living in our service area, click here.
• Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change. To learn more about Geisinger’s many accolades, click here.
• To learn more about why others chose Geisinger, click here.
  

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

Patient Care And Procedural Skills; Systems-Based Practice; Professional Etiquette