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Physician Pediatric Ophthalmology

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Location Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Category Physician Schedule Days Work Type Full time Department Northeast Region Ophthalmology Department Date posted 10/20/2026 Job ID R-10221

Job Summary

Geisinger is seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join our growing ophthalmology team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Job Duties

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding practice caring for children with a broad range of ophthalmic needs while working within an integrated health system committed to improving access to specialty care. With continued demand for ophthalmology services, the successful candidate will play an important role in expanding access for pediatric patients and supporting the continued strength of our ophthalmology program.


Why join Geisinger?

As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at Geisinger, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Provide comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmologic care to pediatric patients
  • Build a pediatric ophthalmology practice within an established, integrated health system
  • Collaborate with other ophthalmology subspecialties and pediatric optometry both in the same clinic as this position 
  • Collaborate with general pediatrics, NICU, and pediatric subspecialty partners 
  • Help expand access to pediatric ophthalmology services for patients and families across northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Practice in a system that supports coordinated care across specialties
  • Contribute to continued growth of ophthalmology services at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
  • Make a meaningful impact in a region with a demonstrated need for additional ophthalmology access

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology
  • Fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
  • Committed to high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Interested in working collaboratively across a multidisciplinary health system
  • Comfortable providing both clinical and surgical pediatric ophthalmology care

Make your next move meaningful


If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can grow a pediatric ophthalmology practice, expand access to specialized care and make a lasting difference for children and families, we’d love to connect.


Join Geisinger and help shape the future of pediatric eye care in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Position Details

Living and working in northeastern Pennsylvania

Located in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton region, Geisinger Wyoming Valley offers the opportunity to build a career in northeastern Pennsylvania while serving patients across the region. The area provides convenient access to outdoor recreation and nearby metropolitan areas, making it an attractive option for physicians seeking both professional opportunity and quality of life.

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; Professional Etiquette; Systems-Based Practice

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.

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