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Physician Surgical Oncology

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Location Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Category Physician Schedule Days Work Type Full time Department General Trauma Surgery Department Date posted 05/27/2026 Job ID R-96991

Job Summary

Geisinger is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Surgical Oncology Physician to join our growing and dynamic Department of Surgery. This role supports an expanding surgical oncology service line and offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. As part of an integrated academic health system, the successful candidate will engage with experienced surgical leaders, medical and radiation oncology partners, and a full spectrum of subspecialty services. This position offers meaningful involvement in a team-based model of care, with opportunities to contribute to program growth and innovation. Geisinger’s Department of Surgery is an academically driven environment, supporting a surgical residency program with multiple graduating residents each year, along with strong infrastructure for clinical research and scholarly activity. Physicians have the ability to participate in teaching, mentorship, and research initiatives, depending on their interests.

Job Duties

Position Details

  • Practice within a tertiary care center offering strong subspecialty support
  • Supported by a dedicated team including nurses, a Physician Assistant, and a nurse navigator
  • Call schedule: 1 in 6 weekends
  • Utilizes EPIC as the electronic medical record (EMR) system
  • Opportunity to actively participate in program development and growth initiatives
  • Primary location at GWV (Geisinger Wyoming Valley) with outreach responsibilities at CMC
  • Open to both experienced physicians and new graduates

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery (and/or Surgical Oncology, as applicable)
  • Completion of an accredited surgical and/or oncology fellowship required
  • Eligibility for Pennsylvania medical licensure

Other details

  • Fully paid relocation with generous PTO (4 weeks) and annual CME time (3 weeks)
  • Malpractice & Tail coverage for Geisinger employment
  • Excellent benefits package including 401 (k), 403(b) and 457(b),life insurance, AD&D and disability coverage
  • Forgivable recruitment loan/ Medical School loan repayment (Resident/ Fellows) may be available upon signing
  • Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated, experienced specialists & subspecialists

Position Details

Living in Pennsylvania

Geisinger offers an exceptional blend of clinical excellence and quality of life. Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the region provides an affordable, relaxed pace of living with scenic views along the Susquehanna River and easy access to the natural beauty of the Pocono Mountains.

The area is known for its strong school systems, safe communities, and affordable housing options, making it an ideal place to settle and grow. Residents enjoy a wide range of cultural and recreational activities, along with year-round outdoor opportunities including hiking, skiing, fishing, canoeing, and mountain biking.

For those seeking the energy of a larger city, major metropolitan areas such as New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. are all within a convenient day’s drive.

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.

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