Geisinger Health System

Physician Cardiothoracic Surgery

Geisinger Health System$300K — $400K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required
  • Licensed Medical Doctor in Pennsylvania
  • Broad Cardiothoracic training and experience preferred
  • Interest in minimally invasive, robotic, or mechanical circulatory support surgery desired
  • Skills in patient care and procedural skills required

Responsibilities

  • Join Geisinger's growing Cardiothoracic Surgery practice
  • Perform a full range of adult Cardiothoracic surgical procedures
  • Assist in coverage at multiple hospital sites as needed
  • Participate in multidisciplinary programs for heart failure and congenital heart disease
  • Engage in ECMO procedures and support programs

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits from day one including vision and dental
  • Encouragement of collaboration and collegiality
  • Commitment to workforce diversity and inclusivity
  • Support for professional development and continuous learning
Full Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
Yes

Job Summary:
The Geisinger Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking an adult Cardiothoracic surgeon to join our growing practice at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania.

Job Duties:

Geisinger's Heart & Vascular Institute is composed of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic surgery, Vascular surgery and Adult and Pediatric Cardiology.

The Cardiothoracic Surgery department provides clinical services at 3 sites, Danville, Wilkes Barre, and Scranton with dedicated 24 hour, 7 days a week Cardiac Anesthesia and ICU staff. Presently, the Cardiac and Thoracic surgeons and advanced providers perform the full breadth of Adult Cardiothoracic surgery. Standard and minimally invasive valvular operations and multiple arterial conduits are the standard for cardiac revascularization.

Geisinger has dedicated Heart Failure and Adult Congenital Heart disease programs throughout the system. The growing Mechanical Circulatory Support and Shock programs have energized our LVAD program which has achieved full independent (Name) certification. Our ECMO program is the largest in the region performing V-V and V-A ECMO cannulations throughout the system and recovered at Geisinger Medical Center. A multi-disciplinary Structural Heart Program performs TAVR and Mitra Clip implantation at all sites.

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is the country's first hospital to receive The Joint Commission/American Heart Association (AHA) Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification in August 2022.

The successful candidate will be based in Danville, and all surgeons may assist with coverage at other sites throughout the system, as necessary. Broad Cardiothoracic training and experience is required and an interest in minimally invasive, robotic, aortic or mechanical circulatory support is desired.

Position Details:

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

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills:
Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

About Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Health System is a healthcare system serving more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and in southern New Jersey. The system was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health System includes 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 600,000-member health plan. The system employs more than 32,000 people, including over 1,800 physicians and 4,000 nurses. Geisinger Health System is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, including its use of electronic health records and its focus on patient-centered care.
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Size
32,000 employees
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Founded
1915

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