Physician Trauma Surgery

Job description

Job Summary

nGeisinger 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.

nJob Duties

nPractice Highlights

nnnLevel I Trauma Center with consistent year-over-year growth in trauma volume

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nnFull-spectrum trauma care including:

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nnD edicated OR time and access to robotic assisted surgery

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nnTrauma alerts, consults, and discharges

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nnCoverage of trauma medical-surgical floors

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nnIntegrated Emergency General Surgery (EGS) model

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nnWeekday coverage (Monday-Friday) with shared weekend responsibilities

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nn24/7 trauma coverage model with strong multidisciplinary support

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nnOpportunity to provide primary surgical critical care for complex patients

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nnStable and growing program with sustained patient volumes over multiple years

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n nPosition Responsibilities

nnnProvide comprehensive care to trauma patients across the continuum (ED, ICU, inpatient, and discharge)

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nnRespond to trauma activations and surgical consults

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nnPerform emergency general surgery procedures

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nnDeliver surgical critical care management for complex patients

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nnParticipate in a shared call and coverage rotation

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nnCollaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, ICU teams, surgical subspecialists, and hospital staff

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n nAcademic & Programmatic Opportunities

nAs a Level I Trauma Center, our program includes strong academic and community engagement expectations:

nnnParticipate in clinical research initiatives

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nnEngage in teaching opportunities with residents and learners

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nnContribute to community outreach and education, including:

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nnEMS and first responder engagement

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nnPublic education programs such as Stop the Bleed

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nnParticipation in ATLS and critical care education programming

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n nQualifications

nnnBoard Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery

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nnFellowship training in Trauma Surgery / Surgical Critical Care

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nnEligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure

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nnCommitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

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nnInterest in academic engagement, research, and program development preferred

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n nAbout the Team & Environment

nJoin a collegial, multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in trauma care. Geisinger offers a physician-led system with strong institutional support, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

nCompensation & Benefits

nnnCompetitive compensation package with incentives

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nnGenerous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

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nnComprehensive benefits, including CME support and retirement plans

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nnOpportunities for loan repayment programs

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n nLocation

nWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania offers:

nnnEasy access to major metropolitan areas including Philadelphia and New York City

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nnA family-friendly community with excellent schools

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nnAbundant outdoor recreation and a high quality of life

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n nPosition Details

nWhy Geisinger?

nGeisinger is committed to innovation, quality, and improving health outcomes. Our integrated system provides physicians with the tools and support needed to thrive in both clinical practice and academic pursuits.

nEducation

nDoctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

nExperience

nCertification(s) and License(s)

nLicensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

nOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, 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. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

nWe are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

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