Physician Pediatric Ophthalmology

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, seeks a Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join our growing ophthalmology team. You will care for pediatric patients within an integrated health system committed to improving access to specialty eye care.

The ideal candidate is board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology, fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology, and eligible for PA licensure. You will collaborate across pediatrics and ophthalmology to expand access.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in ophthalmology.
• Fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology care, including medical and surgical services.
• Collaborate with ophthalmology subspecialties and pediatric optometry within the clinic.
• Help expand access to pediatric ophthalmology services within Geisinger’s northeastern Pennsylvania network.

Skills

Board certified in Ophthalmology

Fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophth.

PA medical licensure eligibility

Education

MD/DO

Job description

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.

Why join Geisinger?

As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at Geisinger, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• 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

The ideal candidate will be:

• 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

Join Geisinger and help shape the future of pediatric eye care in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Position Details

Living and working in northeastern Pennsylvania

Located in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton region, Geisinger Wyoming Valley offers the opportunity to build a career in northeastern Pennsylvania while serving patients across the region. The area provides convenient access to outdoor recreation and nearby metropolitan areas, making it an attractive option for physicians seeking both professional opportunity and quality of life.

Education

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

Experience

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. 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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that 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 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.

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