Physician General Surgery

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a General Surgeon to join our General Surgery team at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This opportunity is ideal for a surgeon who enjoys the breadth of general surgery and is looking to practice within an established health system while serving patients throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. The physician will join the GCMC General Surgery team under the leadership of Timothy Farrell, MD, Site Director at GCMC and Interim Department Chair of General Surgery.

Requirements

MD or DO degree
Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program
Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery
Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Strong communication and collaborative skills
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
Patient Care And Procedural Skills
Professional Etiquette
Systems-Based Practice

Responsibilities

Practice the full scope of general surgery in a collaborative clinical environment
Provide evaluation, diagnosis, operative treatment, and pre- and postoperative care for patients with a broad range of surgical conditions
Work alongside surgical colleagues and multidisciplinary specialists within the Geisinger system
Opportunity to build strong relationships with patients, referring providers, and colleagues throughout the Northeast region
Benefit from the resources and support of an integrated healthcare system
Evaluation and diagnosis of patients with general surgical conditions
Preoperative assessment and surgical planning
Operative management of appropriate general surgery cases
Postoperative care and ongoing patient management
Collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and other clinical specialists
Coordination of care and referral to subspecialty colleagues when appropriate
Participation in the continued growth and development of General Surgery services in northeastern Pennsylvania