Geisinger Health System

Physician Ophthalmology Retinal Surgery

Hospitals & Medical Centers
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
  • Experience in retinal medical and/or surgical specialties preferred
  • Strong patient care and procedural skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-specialty environment

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and teach ophthalmology residents
  • Utilize a wide range of diagnostic and treatment tools
  • Perform surgical procedures in Geisinger-owned facilities
  • Participate in shared home call responsibilities
  • Manage a large patient referral base from local practitioners
  • Support advanced practitioners in patient care
  • Develop and expand specialized retina program

Benefits

  • Medical school loan repayment available
  • Competitive salary model based on quality and value
  • Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice coverage
  • Relocation assistance offered
  • Opportunities for teaching and research involvement
  • Fully integrated electronic health record system (Epic) operational
  • Collegial work environment fostering cooperation and collaboration
Full Job Description

Location:

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Geisinger Eye Institute has an opening for a retina medical and/or surgical specialist to join their well-established practice with multi-specialty Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. Opportunities to develop a program, perform research, and teach residents in a large, tertiary referral center. A truly great opportunity to join the ever-growing Geisinger system. Geisinger is a physician led system offering comprehensive patient care to a large rural and urban population in central and northeast Pennsylvania. We are the region's largest healthcare employer.

Job Duties:

Our practice:
• Growing ophthalmology residency at Geisinger gives great opportunity to mentor and teach
• Highly trained and experienced support and medical staff
• Extensive diagnosis/treatment tools including OCT/OCAT/ fluorescein and ICG angiography, widefiled imaging, echogrpahy, and photodynamic therapy.

• Geisinger owned surgical facilities- on main campus and nearby outpatient surgery center
• Support from Advance Practitioners
• Clinics have over 50 exam rooms
• Shared call (home call)
• A large referral base from our onsite Optometrists, local Ophthalmologists and physicians in our satellite offices

We offer:
Annual salary of 575K with a recruitment loan!
• Medical school loan repayment available
• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures
• Excellent benefits package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities to participate in teaching, research and optimizing access for patients
• Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)
• Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated, experienced specialists & subspecialists
• Professional opportunities for mentorship, growth and advancement

Position Details:

The region offers a hassle-free community living allowing for a balanced professional career and a fulfilling personal lifestyle while in close proximity to NYC and Philadelphia. A truly great opportunity to join the ever growing Geisinger system. Geisinger is a physician led system offering comprehensive patient care to a large rural and urban population in central and northeast Pennsylvania. We are
the region's largest healthcare employer.

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.

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.
Learn more about Geisinger Health System
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32,000 employees
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Founded
1915

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