Ophthalmology Oculoplastic Surgeon- Geisinger

Geisinger • Pittston, PA

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About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a full-time board-certified/eligible, ASOPRS fellowship-trained specialist in Oculoplastics to fill a rewarding position in the Department of Ophthalmology at the new Healthplex in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Located near Scranton/Wilkes Barre in Northeast PA, close to the Pocono Mountains. This position involves plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital and facial tissues, including eyelids and eyebrows, cheeks, orbit and lacrimal (tear) system. Eye plastic surgeons are ophthalmologists who have completed extensive post-residency training in this unique subspecialty. This is a highly specialized area of plastic surgery that focuses on the area around the eyes, forehead and midface. These include drooping eyelids (ptosis), eyelid malposition (entropion, ectropion) and eyelash abnormalities. They treat tumors of the eyelids and orbit, trauma, congenital abnormalities, thyroid eye disease, tearing problems and blinking difficulties (blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm).

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania.
• Board-certified/eligible, ASOPRS fellowship-trained specialist in Oculoplastics.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in resident education and residency program development.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Fully paid relocation.
• 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 coverage.
• Malpractice & Tail coverage for Geisinger employment.
• Forgivable recruitment loan/Medical School loan repayment may be available upon signing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree