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The Department of General Surgery at Geisinger, a national leader in quality, innovation, research and education, is seeking a BC/BE Breast Surgeon at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania

Comprehensive Breast Health Program:

• Onsite radiologists, pathologists, breast and plastic surgeons, psychologists, geneticists, nurse navigators, and a high-risk clinic
• ACR-accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
• Blocked OR and clinic time

• Advanced Imaging Technology:
  • 3D HD screening and diagnostic mammography
  • Multimodality breast interventions including upright tomographic, ultrasound, and MRI-guided biopsies
  • Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)

• Academic & Research Opportunities:
  • Opportunity to teach our residents and medical school students
  • Participate in clinical trials and other research initiative
• Physician Support & Benefits:
  • Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated, experienced specialists & subspecialists
  • Straight salary model focused on quality and value—not productivity.
  • Comprehensive benefits including:
    • Retirement options
    • Relocation assistance
    • Paid malpractice with tail coverage
    • 15 CME days and $4,500 CME allowance
    • Recognized as one of the best workforce health and well-being programs in the nation.

Join a full scope Breast Surgery practice with a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. The practice has a special emphasis on an inherited risk and high risk programs as well as research & teaching components.

Living in the center of everything Pennsylvania:

There’s a lot that will surprise you about the fifth most populous state in the country. Our Geisinger locations are surrounded by natural beauty that will give you plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, a variety of arts and entertainment venues, university and community colleges, dining options and cultural experiences for children and adults. From the fresh air to the lower cost of living to the tight-knit communities, living in our region grants you access to a better quality of life.  Discover more at: Relocating to Pennsylvania | Careers at Geisinger

For more information or to apply:

Dr. Robin Skrine, Director Breast Surgery Geisinger

c/o Sarah Lipka, Provider Recruiter Geisinger - slipka1@geisinger.edu

Position Details

A surgeon who is especially skilled in operating on the breast. A breast surgeon may biopsy a tumor in the breast and, if it is malignant, remove the tumor. A breast surgeon may also do breast reconstruction following a mastectomy for breast cancer. The surgeons who carry out this type of breast reconstruction may be breast oncology surgeons or plastic surgeons (surgeons trained in both these are known as oncoplastic surgeons).

Education

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

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

Systems-Based Practice; Professional Etiquette; 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.

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.