Location:
Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)
Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
Yes
Job Summary:
Geisinger is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Trauma Surgeon to join our nationally recognized team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center serving northeastern Pennsylvania.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-acuity, high-volume trauma program supporting a growing regional population, delivering comprehensive trauma and surgical critical care in a collaborative, physician-led environment.
Job Duties:
Practice Highlights
Level I Trauma Center with consistent year-over-year growth in trauma volume
- Full-spectrum trauma care including:
Dedicated OR time and access to robotic assisted surgery
Trauma alerts, consults, and discharges
Coverage of trauma medical-surgical floors
- Integrated Emergency General Surgery (EGS) model
- Weekday coverage (Monday–Friday) with shared weekend responsibilities
24/7 trauma coverage model with strong multidisciplinary support
Opportunity to provideprimary surgical critical care for complex patients
Stable and growing program with sustained patient volumes over multiple years
Position Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to trauma patients across the continuum (ED, ICU, inpatient, and discharge)
- Respond to trauma activations and surgical consults
- Perform emergency general surgery procedures
- Deliver surgical critical care management for complex patients
- Participate in a shared call and coverage rotation
- Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, ICU teams, surgical subspecialists, and hospital staff
Academic & Programmatic Opportunities
As a Level I Trauma Center, our program includes strong academic and community engagement expectations:
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
- Fellowship training inTrauma Surgery / Surgical Critical Care
- Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Interest in academic engagement, research, and program development preferred
About the Team & Environment
Join acollegial, multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in trauma care. Geisinger offers a physician-led system with strong institutional support, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with incentives
- Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits, including CME support and retirement plans
- Opportunities for loan repayment programs
Location
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania offers:
- Easy access to major metropolitan areas including Philadelphia and New York City
- A family-friendly community with excellent schools
- Abundant outdoor recreation and a high quality of life
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.
