Plastic Surgeon- Geisinger

Nahse; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a BE/BC Plastic Surgeon to join its team in Pennsylvania. The role encompasses a variety of surgical procedures, including general and cosmetic surgery, with a focus on patient care and program leadership in cleft care. Candidates must be driven professionals with a passion for the breadth of plastic surgery.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Support for domestic partners

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed medical doctor in Pennsylvania.
• Requires an MD or DO degree.
• Competence in complex wound management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and reconstructions of physical defects.
• Manage complex wounds and provide aesthetic surgery.
• Lead the accredited cleft program.

Skills

Surgical Precision

Wound Management

Aesthetic Principles

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Licensed Medical Doctor in Pennsylvania

Job description

The Plastic Surgery Department at Geisinger has an opening for a BE/BC Plastic Surgeon.

Geisinger is seeking plastic surgeons to join our team in central or northeastern Pennsylvania. Our services include general plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, microsurgical and implant-based breast reconstruction, maxillofacial trauma, cancer/trauma reconstruction, and cleft/craniofacial care.

Our integrated plastic surgery residency offers opportunities for teaching, research, and program development. Geisinger has an established reconstructive and cosmetic referral base, supporting a thriving practice. We are supported by an excellent team of physician assistants, nurses, and staff, and collaborate closely with multiple disciplines throughout the system.

For candidates interested in cleft care, there is an opportunity to lead our accredited cleft program. We seek highly motivated, exceptional plastic surgeons who love the breadth of plastic surgery and want to be an integral part of our team, continuing Geisinger's tradition of innovation and excellent patient care.

If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please contact Christian Kauffman, MD, Chair of Plastic Surgery, or Sarah Lipka, Physician Recruiter, at [e-mail].

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Position Details

A plastic surgeon specializes in the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. They apply aesthetic surgical principles to improve both normal and abnormal structures, utilizing techniques such as grafts, flaps, free-tissue transfer, and replantation. Competence in managing complex wounds, implantable materials, and tumor surgery is required.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required)
• Licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Pennsylvania

Our Values

• Kindness: Treat everyone as we would hope to be treated.
• Excellence: Strive humbly for excellence.
• Learning: Share knowledge to better prepare caregivers.
• Innovation: Seek new and better ways to care for our community.
• Safety: Provide a safe environment for patients and staff.

We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and coverage for domestic partners. We foster an atmosphere of collaboration and value a diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, encouraging women and minorities to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.