General Surgeon

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Relocation Assistance

Malpractice Tail Coverage

Wellthy Caregiver Support

Incentive Plan

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Chambersburg, PA seeks a BE/BC General Surgeon to join our established surgical team. This full-time role balances operative and clinic time and provides access to advanced technology, including a robust robotic program.

Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited surgery residency, be licensed in Pennsylvania, and hold MD or DO credentials; board certification is preferred. A collaborative, compassionate environment supports wellbeing and patient care.

Qualifications

• BE/BC board status required/preferred.
• MD or DO credentials required.
• Licensed physician and surgeon at hire.

Responsibilities

• General surgery responsibilities: hernia repairs, cholecystectomy, breast tumor excision, abdominal and thyroid surgeries, colonoscopy.

Skills

BE/BC

Robotic surgery

Education

MD

DO

Tools

Robotic surgery program

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Title: General Surgeon

Location: Chambersburg, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

WellSpan Health is seeking a skilled, team-oriented General Surgeon (BE/BC) to join our established surgical team in Chambersburg, PA. This full-time opportunity offers a balanced mix of operative and clinic time, strong physician collaboration, and access to advanced technology—including a robust robotic surgery program.

Scope of Practice – Bread & Butter General Surgery

This position supports a broad mix of general surgery, including:

• Hernia repairs
• Cholecystectomy
• Breast tumor excision
• Abdominal and thyroid surgeries
• Hernia repairs
• Colonoscopy

First In Class Benefits

• Parental Leave up to 4 weeks
• 6 weeks STO
• Competitive compensation and incentive plan
• Employer paid benefits that include relocation expenses, malpractice coverage including tail and dedicated help for caregivers via Wellthy.

What Sets Us Apart

• Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recently recognized WellSpan as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care for 2025 – a distinction WellSpan has been honored with for the third year in a row!
• WellSpan Health has once again been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine organization for its efforts to promote the wellbeing of its team members through targeted initiatives and programs that reduce burnout and stressors in the workplace
• WellSpan Well-being: We focus on promoting overall health and wellness. Our initiatives and activities provide resources and support to help individuals improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Discover Your Dream Location

Chambersburg, PA

• Offers a suburban feel, good public schools, and access to healthcare, parks, and libraries, while being close to major highways for commuting.
• Capitol Theatre Center – Historic venue for movies and live performances
• Outdoor Recreation- Near Caledonia State Park and Michaux State Forest for hiking, camping, and fishing.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required

Licenses

• Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required
• Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required

Courses And Training

• Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. Upon Hire Required and
• Completion of a Surgery residency. Upon Hire Required and
• Must qualify and be a member of the Medical Staff of the Hospital. Upon Hire Required