Job Summary

Join Geisinger’s Heart & Vascular Institute as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Northeast Pennsylvania!

Job Duties

Geisinger’s Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic surgeon to join our esteemed team in the Wilkes Barre/Scranton region. With a legacy spanning over 100 years, Geisinger serves more than three million residents across central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania. Our physician-led system includes nearly 24,000 employees, 1,600 employed physicians, nine hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and two research centers.

As a Cardiothoracic surgeon at Geisinger, you will join a high-performing team of three cardiac surgeons in a well-established department. Our team handles a high volume of complex cases, including over 600 heart and TAVR procedures annually. You will be supported by a distinguished cardiology group offering a full range of services, including advanced electrophysiology, structural heart disease procedures, cardio-oncology, and heart failure management. Our experienced physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and state-of-the-art facilities ensure an efficient and pleasant work environment.

Why Geisinger?

• Competitive Salary: Straight salary model linked to quality and value.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including occurrence-based medical liability coverage.
• Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for relocation expenses.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to participate in teaching, research, and innovation.
• Integrated Technology: Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic).
• Collaborative Environment: Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated specialists and subspecialists.

We are looking for a surgeon who is eager to work in a leading department within a renowned health system. This position offers excellent career growth opportunities, including leadership development, and a commitment to being first in the market with new technology and innovations.

At Geisinger, we have been advancing the future of health for over a century. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients, communities, and yourself.

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

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.