Job Duties

Geisinger Eye Institute has openingsto join their well-established practice with multi-specialty Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. Opportunities to develop a program, perform research, and teach residents in a large, tertiary referral center.

A truly great opportunity to join the ever-growing Geisinger system. Geisinger is a physician led system offering comprehensive patient care to a large rural and urban population in central and northeast Pennsylvania. We are the region’s largest healthcare employer.

Our practice: 

• Advanced technologies in diagnostic FA, Fundus Camera, HVF, Goldman Field, IOL Master, Immersion, OCT, Pachymetry, and Topography
• Treatment options, including SLT Laser , YAG Laser, Argon Laser
• Geisinger owned surgical facilities- on main campus and nearby outpatient surgery center
• Residency within our program
• Support from Advance Practitioners
• Clinics have over 50 exam rooms
• Shared call (home call)
• A large referral base from our onsite Optometrists, local Ophthalmologists and physicians in our satellite offices

We offer:

• Medical school loan repayment available
• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures
• Excellent benefits package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities to participate in teaching, research and optimizing access for patients
• Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)
• Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated, experienced specialists & subspecialists
• Professional opportunities for mentorship, growth and advancement

The region offers a hassle-free community living allowing for a balanced professional career and a fulfilling personal lifestyle while in close proximity to NYC and Philadelphia.A truly great opportunity to join the ever growing Geisinger system. Geisinger is a physician led system offering comprehensive patient care to a large rural and urban population in central and northeast Pennsylvania. We are the region’s largest healthcare employer.

For more information around our positions, please contact: 

Dr. Herbert Ingraham, Chair Eye Institute Geisinger

c/o Sarah Lipka, Provider Recruiter slipka1@geisinger.edu or 570-392-9210

Living in Pennsylvania

Geisinger fosters an atmosphere of clinical excellence while offering a quality lifestyle in Central and Northeast Pennsylvania. With good schools, safe neighborhoods with affordable housing and a wealth of cultural and recreational activities. The surrounding natural beauty provides opportunities for fishing, skiing, canoeing, hiking and mountain biking. Urban life is easily accessible, with New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia or Washington D.C. just an afternoon’s drive away

Position Details

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways.

Education

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

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

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

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

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.