Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an adult Cardiothoracic surgeon to join the Heart & Vascular Institute at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. This position involves providing clinical services across several sites with a dedicated Cardiac Anesthesia and ICU team.

Qualified candidates must hold an MD or DO and be licensed in Pennsylvania, with extensive training in cardiothoracic surgery and an interest in minimally invasive techniques. This role requires active collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Required MD or DO with a license in Pennsylvania.
• Broad training and experience in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Interest in minimally invasive, robotic techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services at Danville, Wilkes Barre, and Scranton.
• Perform various adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a high-volume environment.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Minimally invasive techniques

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (MD or DO)

Licensed Medical Doctor in Pennsylvania

Job description

Job Summary

The Geisinger Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking an adult Cardiothoracic surgeon to join our growing practice at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services at Danville, Wilkes Barre, and Scranton with dedicated 24‑hour, 7‑day‑a‑week Cardiac Anesthesia and ICU staff.
• Perform the full breadth of Adult Cardiothoracic surgery, including standard and minimally invasive valvular operations and multiple arterial conduits for cardiac revascularization.
• Assist with coverage at other sites throughout the system as necessary.
• Participate in programs such as Heart Failure, Adult Congenital Heart disease, Mechanical Circulatory Support (LVAD), ECMO (V‑V and V‑A cannulations), and Structural Heart procedures (TAVR and Mitra Clip implantation).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a structured, high‑volume environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (MD or DO) – required.
• Licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Broad cardiothoracic training and experience.
• Interest in minimally invasive, robotic, aortic, or mechanical circulatory support desired.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.