Cardiothoracic Surgery - Physician

Geisinger

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Posted:

April 7, 2021

Location:

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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Salary:

Open

Type:

Full Time

Discipline:

Physicians/Surgeons

Job Summary

Geisinger's Heart Institute is seeking a Cardiothoracic surgeon to join us in the Wilkes Barre/Scranton region of Northeast Pennsylvania.

Job Duties

Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Our physician-led system is comprised of nearly 24,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, and consists of nine hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers.

The Geisinger's Heart Institute is seeking a Cardiothoracic surgeon to join us in the Wilkes Barre/Scranton region of Northeast Pennsylvania.

The Cardiac Surgery department is is seeking a surgeon to join adult cardiac surgeon will join three cardiac surgeons working in a well-established, high functioning group that performs a high volume of complex cases including over 400 heart and TAVR cases yearly. The cardiac surgery team is strongly supported by an equally distinguished cardiology group providing a full range of services, including advanced EP, structural heart disease procedures, cardio-oncology and heart failure. Experienced physician assistants and nurse practitioners and excellent facilities make for an efficient, pleasant work environment.

The ideal candidate for those seeking to work in a leading department of a renowned health system with a strong track record, excellent career growth opportunities, including leadership development and an ongoing commitment to be first in market with new technology and innovations, this position is for you.

Geisinger takes pride in the support we provide our providers:

Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value
Excellent benefit package, including occurrence-based medical liability coverage
Relocation reimbursement
Opportunities to participate in teaching, research and innovation
Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)
Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated, experienced specialists & subspecialists

At Geisinger, we've been focused on advancing the future of health for more than a century. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities and you.

Position Details

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring 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 We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. 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.

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.

Internal Number: R-10609

About Geisinger

At Geisinger, our innovative ideas are inspired by the communities we serve – like our Fresh FoodFarmacy, a program that delivers life-saving healthy alternatives to patients with diabetes. With additional tools like our MyCode Community Health Initiative, one of the first health system genome sequencingprograms, and our new asthma app suite that we developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, it’s no wonder we’re ranked one of the Top 5 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital Review. We continually work towards continuous improvement in a culture where everyone has a voice and firmly believe that better begins with all of us.Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 30,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, and consists of 13... hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you.

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