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Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Pennsylvania., is seeking a BC/BE, full-time pediatric general surgeon to join Geisinger Medical Center’s Department of Surgery. Our collaborative group consists of pediatric surgeons, advanced practitioners, trauma & pediatric surgical nurses- NSQIP- Pediatric center and robust PIPs program seeking ACS Children’s Surgery verification

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered for this position.

Details:

Level 2 CSV Childrens HospitalLevel 4 NICULevel 1 PICUOpportunity for teaching medical students and surgical and pediatric residents with an academic appointment through Geisinger Commonwealth School of MedicineClinical research opportunities are availableHigh volume of neonatal and index casesSupported by a full complement of pediatric medical/surgical subspecialties

Benefits:

Fully paid relocation with generous PTO (4 weeks) and annual CME time (3 weeks) Excellent benefits package including 401 (k), 403(b) and 457(b),life insurance, AD&D and disability coverageMalpractice & Tail coverage for Geisinger employmentFully integrated electronic health record -EPICForgivable recruitment loan/ Medical School loan repayment ( Resident/ Fellows) may be available upon signing

Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital is an 89-bed children’s hospital with a 30-bed NICU, a 14-bed PICU and separate wards for infants, toddlers and adolescents. Geisinger fosters an atmosphere of clinical excellence while offering a balanced lifestyle in Danville Pennsylvania.

With good schools, safe neighborhoods with affordable housing and a wealth of cultural and recreational activities.

The surrounding natural beauty provides opportunities for fishing, skiing, canoeing, hiking and mountain biking. Urban life is easily accessible, with New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia or Washington D.C. just an afternoon’s drive away.

For more information please contact:

Alf Kennedy, Dept Chair Pediatric Surgery

c/o Sarah Lipka slipka1@geisinger.edu

Position Details

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.

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 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.

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.