Physician Orthopaedic Surgery Hand

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical school loan repayment

Full relocation reimbursement

Competitive salary linked to quality

Opportunities in teaching and research

Job summary

Geisinger in Steamtown seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Hand Surgeon to provide comprehensive care within its Musculoskeletal Institute. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse team, focusing on ortho conditions and treating athletes from local communities.

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine and be licensed in Pennsylvania. Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for mentorship, research, and academic appointment are included.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Pennsylvania is required.
• Board-certified/board-eligible Hand Surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with orthopaedic conditions.
• Collaborate with a team of physicians and advanced practitioners.
• Treat athletes from local high schools and clubs.

Skills

Patient Care And Procedural Skills

Professional Etiquette

Systems-Based Practice

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Location & Employment Details

Geisinger Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine – Steamtown. Shift: Days. Location: United States of America. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Worker Type: Regular. Exemption Status: Yes.

Job Summary

At Geisinger, we’ve been focused on advancing the future of health for more than a century. Today, we continue down the path of innovation by expanding our Musculoskeletal Institute, a national leader in quality, innovation, research and education. Our mission at the Institute is to provide the highest-quality care, to improve mobility and to enhance the quality of life of our patients including professional, collegiate, and high school athletes in our communities. Advancing the science of orthopedic surgery and its related disciplines through research and education is at the forefront of our practice – reinforcing the mindset of “all things possible.”

Job Duties

We currently have growth opportunities in Geisinger’s Western and Northeast regions to work as a board-certified/board-eligible Hand Surgeon. You would have the opportunity to work with a team including 85 physicians, 90 advanced practitioners and 575 employees, providing comprehensive care for patients with orthopaedic foot and ankle, hand and wrist, elbow and shoulder, hip and knee, sports medicine, trauma and cancer conditions throughout the Musculoskeletal Institute. Through our affiliations, you will not only treat members of our communities but athletes from local high schools and clubs. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you.

Position Details

• Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – (Required)
• Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Pennsylvania
• Skills: Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice

Compensation & Benefits

Medical school loan repayment. Monthly stipend available to current residents and fellows upon signature of an offer letter. Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures. Excellent benefit package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage. Full relocation reimbursement. 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. Opportunity for an academic appointment through Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Our Purpose & Values

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.