Physician Ophthalmology Retinal Surgery

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

12d • $575,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role offers opportunities to develop a program, perform research, and teach residents in a large, tertiary referral center. Geisinger is a physician-led system offering comprehensive patient care to a large rural and urban population in central and northeast Pennsylvania, and is the region's largest healthcare employer.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania medical licensure
• Patient Care And Procedural Skills
• Professional Etiquette
• Systems-Based Practice

Nice To Haves

• Opportunities to develop a program
• Opportunities to perform research
• Opportunities to teach residents

Responsibilities

• Mentor and teach ophthalmology residents.
• Perform medical and/or surgical retina procedures.
• Participate in teaching, research, and optimizing patient access.
• Utilize extensive diagnosis/treatment tools including OCT/OCAT/ fluorescein and ICG angiography, widefield imaging, echogrpahy, and photodynamic therapy.
• Work within Geisinger owned surgical facilities.
• Collaborate with Advance Practitioners, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, and other physicians.

Benefits

• Annual salary of 575K with a recruitment loan
• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures
• Malpractice & Tail coverage
• Relocation assistance
• 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
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree