Surgery - General Physician
Listed on 2026-01-03
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Doctor/Physician
Surgeon, Medical Doctor
They treat tumors of the eyelids and orbit, trauma, congenital abnormalities, thyroid eye disease, tearing problems and blinking difficulties (blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm).
Job Duties
Geisinger is seeking a full-time board-certified/eligible, ASOPRS fellowship-trained specialist in Oculoplastics to fill a rewarding position in the Department of Ophthalmology at the new Healthplex in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Located near Scranton/ Wilkes Barre in Northeast PA, close to the Pocono Mountains. Geisinger Eye Institute: a driven, successful, and growing multi-specialty group integrating both optometric and ophthalmologic services. Candidates with an interest in resident education and residency program development are encouraged to apply.
About this position
- Modern clinic space with 30 exam rooms
- Three surgical facilities
- An outpatient surgery center located in our clinic building and two at nearby Geisinger Hospitals - Advanced technologies in diagnostics including HVF, OCT (Zeiss with Glaucoma Workplace and Heidelberg), FA, Fundus Camera, IOL Master, Immersion, Pentacam and Topography
- Treatment options, including SLT Laser , YAG Laser, Argon Laser, (Diode CPC)
• Support from a PA-C's and partnering with SCRIBES - Shared call (home call)
- A large referral base from our onsite Optometrists, local Ophthalmologists and physicians in our satellite offices
- High surgical volume, with opportunities for comprehensive practice with cataract and glaucoma surgery Opportunities to develop new program, and perform research at a large, tertiary referral center
Ability to take on a growing practice complete with onsite Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract, and Pediatric services, as well as a built-in referral network to offsite Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, and other subspecialties
Other Details:
- Opportunity for an academic appointment through Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
- Fully paid relocation with generous PTO (4 weeks) and annual CME time (3 weeks)
- Excellent benefits package including 401 (k), 403(b) and 457(b),life insurance, AD&D and disability coverage
- Malpractice & Tail coverage for Geisinger employment
- Fully integrated electronic health record
-EPIC - Forgivable recruitment loan/ Medical School loan repayment (Resident/ Fellows) may be available upon signing
Northeast Pennsylvania is a central area between some of the nation's most prominent metropolitan areas and highest-performing universities. PA has some of the most scenic nature and provides you with an amazing balance of living in a prime location at a lower cost
Living in Northeast Pennsylvania
- Safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, and Natural Beauty collide
- 2 hours to New York City and Philadelphia
- International Airport, Sporting Events, Ski Resorts, and Fine Dining
- 9 Universities and Graduate Institutions in the immediate area plus excellent public and private schools
- Local mountain range provides great fishing, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and biking
- Enjoy a day trip to NYC, the Beach, or the mountains in the Poconos
- Progressive and diverse city region of over 550K
Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital and facial tissues, including eyelids and eyebrows, cheeks, orbit and lacrimal (tear) system. Eye plastic surgeons are ophthalmologists who have completed extensive postresidency training in this unique subspecialty. This is a highly specialized area of plastic surgery that focuses on the area around the eyes, forehead and midface. These include drooping eyelids (ptosis), eyelid malposition (entropion, ectropion) and eyelash abnormalities.
They treat tumors of the eyelids and orbit, trauma, congenital abnormalities,…
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