Physician Pediatric Ophthalmology

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join its ophthalmology team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The physician will provide comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmologic care to children with a broad range of needs and build a pediatric ophthalmology practice within an established, integrated health system. The role will help expand access to pediatric specialty care and contribute to the continued growth of ophthalmology services at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The physician will collaborate with ophthalmology subspecialties, pediatric optometry in the same clinic, general pediatrics, the NICU, and pediatric subspecialty partners. The position offers the opportunity to serve patients across northeastern Pennsylvania in a system that supports coordinated care across specialties. Geisinger Wyoming Valley is in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton region. The area offers access to outdoor recreation and nearby metropolitan areas. Geisinger describes its purpose as caring for patients, members, students, its workforce, and communities, guided by kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. The organization offers healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners, and encourages collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

Requirements

Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology.
Fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (required).
Licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Pennsylvania.
Committed to high-quality, patient-centered care.
Interested in working collaboratively across a multidisciplinary health system.
Comfortable providing both clinical and surgical pediatric ophthalmology care.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmologic care to pediatric patients.
Build a pediatric ophthalmology practice within an established, integrated health system.
Collaborate with ophthalmology subspecialties and pediatric optometry in the same clinic.
Collaborate with general pediatrics, the NICU, and pediatric subspecialty partners.
Help expand access to pediatric ophthalmology services for patients and families across northeastern Pennsylvania.
Contribute to the continued growth of ophthalmology services at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.