Job Summary

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.

Job Duties

Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital in Pennsylvania., is seeking a BC/BE, full-time pediatric general surgeon to join Geisinger Medical Center's Department of Surgery. Our collaborative group consists of pediatric surgeons, advanced practitioners, trauma & pediatric surgical nurses- NSQIP- Pediatric center and robust PIPs program seeking ACS Children's Surgery verification

• Level II pediatric trauma center
• Opportunity for teaching medical students and surgical and pediatric residents
• Clinical research opportunities are available
• High volume of neonatal and index cases
• Supported by a full complement of pediatric medical/surgical subspecialties
• Full Benefits and relocation package

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered for this position.

Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital is an 89-bed children's hospital with a 30-bed NICU, a 14-bed PICU and separate wards for infants, toddlers and adolescents. Geisinger fosters an atmosphere of clinical excellence while offering a balanced lifestyle in Danville Pennsylvania.

• With good schools, safe neighborhoods with affordable housing and a wealth of cultural and recreational activities.
• The surrounding natural beauty provides opportunities for fishing, skiing, canoeing, hiking and mountain biking. Urban life is easily accessible, with New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia or Washington D.C. just an afternoon's drive away.

Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Education

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

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

OUR 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.

We 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.