Physician Ophthalmology- Cornea

Nahse; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Pennsylvania seeks a BC/BE fellowship-trained Cornea Specialist to join their Department of Ophthalmology. The position offers a collaborative environment, advanced technology, and opportunities for research and teaching. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive eye care and engage in clinical practice across multiple facilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Supportive and collaborative workplace

Opportunity to teach and conduct research

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained Cornea Specialist.
• Relevant experience preferred.
• Licensed Medical Doctor in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced diagnostic technologies.
• Perform treatments including various laser procedures.
• Develop treatment plans and maintain patient records.

Skills

Advanced diagnostic techniques

Surgical procedures

Patient management

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Job Summary
Job Duties

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), Danville, Pennsylvania, is seeking a BC/BE, fellowship-trained Cornea Specialist to join the Department of Ophthalmology. This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established practice with multi-specialty Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.

About this position:

• Utilize advanced diagnostic technologies such as FA, Fundus Camera, HVF, Goldman Field, IOL Master, Immersion, OCT, Pachymetry, UBM, Idesign, anterior segment OCT, and Topography.
• Perform treatments including SLT Laser, YAG Laser, Argon Laser, and excimer laser.
• Work across two surgical facilities—one at the outpatient surgery center and the other at GMC main campus.
• Receive support from Physician Assistants and CRNPs.
• Operate in a practice setting with 50 exam rooms at the outpatient surgery center.
• Share call duties (home call), approximately 1 in 8 weeks, supporting residents.
• Benefit from a large referral base from onsite Optometrists, local Ophthalmologists, and satellite physicians.
• Opportunity to perform procedures such as cross-linking, LASIK, DSEK, DMEK, and to develop new programs, conduct research, and teach residents in a tertiary referral center.

For more information, visit geisinger.org/careers or contact:

Dr. Herbert Ingraham, Department Chair Ophthalmology, Geisinger
c/o Sarah Lipka, Sr. Provider Recruiter, Geisinger
Email: [e-mail]

Living in Pennsylvania

Geisinger offers a high-quality lifestyle in Central and Northeast Pennsylvania, with good schools, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, and cultural and recreational activities. The natural surroundings provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, skiing, canoeing, hiking, and mountain biking. Urban centers like New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. are accessible within a day's drive.

Geisinger Health System serves over 3 million people across Pennsylvania, recognized nationally for innovative practices and quality care. A comprehensive electronic health record system connects 12 hospital campuses, 43 community practice sites, and nearly 1,600 primary and specialty care physicians.

Position Details

• Interview patients to gather information on symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests as needed.
• Diagnose and develop treatment plans for injuries and illnesses, prescribe medications, and maintain detailed records.

Work is primarily in clinical and office environments. Employees are expected to meet all job-specific obligations and organizational policies. Additional department-specific competencies will be part of orientation and essential for job performance.

An ophthalmologist provides comprehensive eye and vision care, diagnosing, monitoring, and treating ocular and visual disorders, including those affecting the eye, eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways.

Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required)
Experience: Relevant experience preferred
Certification and License: Licensed Medical Doctor in Pennsylvania

Our Purpose & Values: We are committed to caring for our patients, members, students, and community. Our values include kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We offer comprehensive benefits from day one, including health, vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage. We foster a collaborative and diverse workplace, recognizing that varied backgrounds strengthen our team. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women and minorities to apply.