Job Duties

Geisinger is seeking a Board Eligible/ Board Certified Fellowship trained Colorectal Surgeon for its health delivery system. Geisinger is one of the nation’s largest health service organizations serving patients throughout Pennsylvania.

Details:

• This position will be at our Geisinger Lewistown Hospital and Geisinger Grays Woods in State College Pennsylvania.
• The Division of Colorectal Surgery will have a total of 7 surgeons across the system.
• General Colorectal Surgery practice with a large volume of cancers and inflammatory bowel disease
• Surgeon's practice will be approx 50% colorectal and 50% General Surgery
• Shared call
• Academic environment with a General Surgery Residency and strong research infrastructure

Why Choose Geisinger?

• Competitive compensation with base salary
• Medical school loan repayments and sign on bonus
• 401(k) employer contributed retirement
• 403(b) and 457(b) pre-tax retirement options available
• Medical malpractice and tail coverage
• Generous vacation time at 20 days per fiscal year
• CME time and CME reimbursement up to $3,500 per fiscal year
• Life insurance, AD&D and disability coverage
• Subspecialties enjoy the support from Geisinger’s large system practice
• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures
• Full relocation reimbursement
• 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

Why live in Lewistown/ State College?

State College or “Happy Valley” as it is referred to, offers small-town charm with college town activities. The region boasts a vibrant nightlife, shopping, outdoor activities, and diverse restaurants. Activities range from mountain biking, golf, running, fishing, and skiing. To arts and cultural events like dance, theater, festivals, and live music at The State Theatre, Tussey Mountain Amphitheater, and the Bryce Jordan Center.

Education is a very important part of the State College region, whether it is the nationally ranked public and private schools or the collegiate Penn State University, education is always top of mind.

Conveniently located, State College offers the University Park Airport with service to Newark, La Guardia and Philadelphia for distant travel and easy access to Interstate-80 for weekend getaways.

State College is the hub of Centre County and is a one-of-a-kind place to live.

Position Details

A surgeon manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon establishes the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative and postoperative care to surgical patients and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma victim and the critically ill surgical patient. The surgeon uses a variety of diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy, for observing internal structures and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures. A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the salient features of other surgical in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist.

• Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.
• Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness. May prescribe or administer medications. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes. 

Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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.