Physician Trauma Surgery

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Generous sign-on bonus and relocation

CME support and retirement plans

Loan repayment programs

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA, a Level I Trauma Center, seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Trauma Surgeon to join a high-acuity, high-volume program delivering comprehensive trauma and surgical critical care.

You will provide care across ED, ICU, and inpatient settings, respond to activations, and collaborate with Emergency Medicine, ICU, and subspecialists in a physician-led system that supports teaching, research, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery.
• Fellowship in Trauma Surgery / Surgical Critical Care.
• Pennsylvania medical licensure eligibility.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Interest in academic engagement, research and program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive trauma care across ED, ICU, inpatient and discharge.
• Respond to trauma activations and surgical consults.
• Perform emergency general surgery procedures.
• Deliver surgical critical care management for complex patients.
• Participate in shared call and coverage rotation.
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, ICU teams and subspecialists.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Trauma Surgeon to join our nationally recognized team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center serving northeastern Pennsylvania. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-acuity, high-volume trauma program supporting a growing regional population, delivering comprehensive trauma and surgical critical care in a collaborative, physician-led environment.

Practice Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center with consistent year-over-year growth in trauma volume
• Full-spectrum trauma care including:
  • D edicated OR time and access to robotic assisted surgery
  • Trauma alerts, consults, and discharges
  • Coverage of trauma medical-surgical floors
• Integrated Emergency General Surgery (EGS) model
• Weekday coverage (Monday–Friday) with shared weekend responsibilities
• 24/7 trauma coverage model with strong multidisciplinary support
• Opportunity to provide primary surgical critical care for complex patients
• Stable and growing program with sustained patient volumes over multiple years

Position Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to trauma patients across the continuum (ED, ICU, inpatient, and discharge)
• Respond to trauma activations and surgical consults
• Perform emergency general surgery procedures
• Deliver surgical critical care management for complex patients
• Participate in a shared call and coverage rotation
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, ICU teams, surgical subspecialists, and hospital staff

Academic & Programmatic Opportunities

As a Level I Trauma Center, our program includes strong academic and community engagement expectations:

• Participate in clinical research initiatives
• Engage in teaching opportunitieswith residents and learners
• Contribute to community outreach and education, including:
  • EMS and first responder engagement
  • Public education programs such as Stop the Bleed
  • Participation in ATLS and critical care education programming

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Trauma Surgery / Surgical Critical Care
• Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Interest in academic engagement, research, and program development preferred

About the Team & Environment

Join a collegial, multidisciplinary teamdedicated to excellence in trauma care. Geisinger offers a physician-led systemwith strong institutional support, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with incentives
• Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits, including CME support and retirement plans
• Opportunities for loan repayment programs

Location

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania offers:

• Easy access to major metropolitan areas including Philadelphia and New York City
• A family-friendly community with excellent schools
• Abundant outdoor recreation and a high quality of life

Position Details

Why Geisinger?

Geisinger is committed to innovation, quality, and improving health outcomes. Our integrated system provides physicians with the tools and support needed to thrive in both clinical practice and academic pursuits.

Education

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

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.

We are an Affiant, 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.