Physician General Surgery

Job Summary Geisinger is seeking a General Surgeon to join our General Surgery team at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This opportunity is ideal for a surgeon who enjoys the breadth of general surgery and is looking to practice within an established health system while serving patients throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. The physician will join the GCMC General Surgery team under the leadership of Timothy Farrell, MD, Site Director at GCMC and Interim Department Chair of General Surgery. Job Duties Position Highlights Practice the full scope of general surgery in a collaborative clinical environmentProvide evaluation, diagnosis, operative treatment, and pre- and postoperative care for patients with a broad range of surgical conditionsWork alongside surgical colleagues and multidisciplinary specialists within the Geisinger systemOpportunity to build strong relationships with patients, referring providers, and colleagues throughout the Northeast regionBenefit from the resources and support of an integrated healthcare system Role And Responsibilities As a General Surgeon at Geisinger, you will provide comprehensive surgical care across the continuum, including: Evaluation and diagnosis of patients with general surgical conditionsPreoperative assessment and surgical planningOperative management of appropriate general surgery casesPostoperative care and ongoing patient managementCollaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and other clinical specialistsCoordination of care and referral to subspecialty colleagues when appropriateParticipation in the continued growth and development of General Surgery services in northeastern Pennsylvania Qualifications MD or DO degreeCompletion of an accredited General Surgery residency programBoard certified or board eligible in General SurgeryEligible for medical licensure in PennsylvaniaCommitment to high-quality, patient-centered careStrong communication and collaborative skills Position Details Living and Working in Northeast Pennsylvania Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, GCMC offers the opportunity to build a rewarding surgical practice while enjoying the lifestyle of northeastern Pennsylvania. The region provides access to outdoor recreation, established communities, and convenient proximity to major metropolitan areas while offering a more relaxed pace of life. About Geisinger At Geisinger, physicians have the opportunity to care for patients within an integrated healthcare system while collaborating with colleagues across specialties and locations. Our teams are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve through excellent patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation. Come join a team where you can build your practice, make an impact, and help shape the future of General Surgery in northeastern Pennsylvania. 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.