Physician Pediatric Ophthalmology

Geisinger (old); Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Domestic partner benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, seeks a pediatric ophthalmologist to join our expanding ophthalmology team caring for children with a wide range of eye conditions in an integrated health system. The role combines clinical and surgical care with opportunities to collaborate across pediatrics, NICU, and subspecialties to improve access to pediatric eye care.

Committed to excellence and compassionate care, Geisinger offers strong benefits and a supportive

Qualifications

• MD/DO in Ophthalmology required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology required.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology care including medical and surgical treatments.
• Collaborate with pediatrics, NICU, and subspecialists within Geisinger.
• Build and expand a pediatric ophthalmology program within the region.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

MD/DO in Ophthalmology

Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology

Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Job description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

Job Summary: Geisinger is seeking a Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join our growing ophthalmology team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Job Duties: This is an opportunity to build a rewarding practice caring for children with a broad range of ophthalmic needs while working within an integrated health system committed to improving access to specialty care. With continued demand for ophthalmology services, the successful candidate will play an important role in expanding access for pediatric patients and supporting the continued strength of our ophthalmology program.

Job Duties

Job Duties: This is an opportunity to build a rewarding practice caring for children with a broad range of ophthalmic needs while working within an integrated health system committed to improving access to specialty care. With continued demand for ophthalmology services, the successful candidate will play an important role in expanding access for pediatric patients and supporting the continued strength of our ophthalmology program.

Why join Geisinger?

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmologic care to pediatric patients
• Build a pediatric ophthalmology practice within an established, integrated health system
• Collaborate with other ophthalmology subspecialties and pediatric optometry both in the same clinic as this position
• Collaborate with general pediatrics, NICU, and pediatric subspecialty partners
• Help expand access to pediatric ophthalmology services for patients and families across northeastern Pennsylvania
• Practice in a system that supports coordinated care across specialties
• Contribute to continued growth of ophthalmology services at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
• Make a meaningful impact in a region with a demonstrated need for additional ophthalmology access

What we’re looking for

• Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology Fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
• Committed to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Interested in working collaboratively across a multidisciplinary health system
• Comfortable providing both clinical and surgical pediatric ophthalmology care

Position Details

Living and working in northeastern Pennsylvania

Education

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

• Patient Care And Procedural Skills, Professional Etiquette, Systems-Based Practice

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.
• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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.