Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - Geisinger

Paeyemds; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a BC/BE Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join a well-established practice in Pittston, Pennsylvania. This role offers a robust practice with medical school loan repayment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. You will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive eye care while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in a community close to major cities. The company values kindness, excellence, learning, and safety.

Benefits

Medical school loan repayment available

Competitive salary model

Excellent benefits including malpractice coverage

Relocation assistance

Opportunities for teaching and research

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Doctor in Pennsylvania is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of eye and vision care.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating ocular disorders.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose and create treatment plans for ocular issues.
• Maintain and review patient records.

Skills

Patient Diagnosis

Surgical Treatment

Communication

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Job Summary
Job Duties

Geisinger is seeking BC/BE Ophthalmologist - Comprehensive. A successful candidate will join a collegial and well-established practice with more than 20 doctors representing multi-specialty Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.

Our new associates will acquire an existing robust practice in their respective specialty. These are fantastic opportunities for new graduates or experienced Ophthalmologists.

Opportunity is available at our New Healthplex in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The region offers a hassle-free community living, allowing for a balanced professional career and a fulfilling personal lifestyle while being in close proximity to NYC and Philadelphia.

We offer:

• Medical school loan repayment available
• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures
• Excellent benefits package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities to participate in teaching, research, and optimizing access for patients
• 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

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit, and the visual pathways.

Position Details

Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.

Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illnesses. May prescribe or administer medications. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.

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.

Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required)

Experience: [Specify if needed]

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. We value:

• 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, members, community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients, 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. We foster an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We believe 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.