Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Malpractice tail coverage

PTO & CME allowance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Trauma Surgeons with Surgical Critical Care training to join our growing Trauma and Acute Care Surgery programs across Pennsylvania. Opportunities are available at GMC Danville (Level I), GWV Wilkes-Barre (Level I), and CMC Scranton (Level II).

These positions offer a full-spectrum Acute Care Surgery practice, including trauma surgery, critical care, and emergency general surgery, within Geisinger’s integrated health system and collaborations

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care and/or Trauma Surgery.
• Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Interest in education, research, quality improvement, and program development welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Practice full-spectrum Acute Care Surgery including trauma, critical care, and EGS.
• Manage trauma activations and acute surgical consultations.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, and subspecialists.
• Participate in trauma performance improvement initiatives.
• Support expansion of trauma, wound, burn, and critical care services.
• Engage in education for residents and medical students.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education interest

Clinical excellence

Education

General Surgery Board Cert/Eligible

Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care/Trauma

PA Licensure Eligible

Job description

Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon

Multiple Opportunities Available | Danville, Wilkes-Barre & Scranton, Pennsylvania

Geisinger is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Trauma Surgeons with Surgical Critical Care training to join our growing Trauma and Acute Care Surgery programs across Pennsylvania. Opportunities are available at:

• Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), Danville - Level I Trauma Center
• Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV), Wilkes-Barre - Level I Trauma Center
• Geisinger Community Medical Center (CMC), Scranton - Level II Trauma Center

These are exceptional opportunities to practice the full spectrum of Acute Care Surgery, including trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery, while joining a collaborative, physician-led health system committed to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and research.

Practice Highlights

• Practice at nationally recognized Level I and Level II Trauma Centers serving Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania
• Provide comprehensive care across the continuum, including the trauma bay, emergency department, operating room, Surgical ICU, inpatient units, outpatient follow-up, and trauma clinic
• Full-spectrum Acute Care Surgery practice including:
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care
  • Emergency General Surgery (EGS)
• Dedicated EGS service and OR access
• Manage trauma activations, acute surgical consultations, and critically ill surgical patients
• Collaborate with highly skilled advanced practice providers, nursing teams, emergency medicine physicians, intensivists, and surgical subspecialists
• Participate in trauma performance improvement initiatives, quality programs, and service line growth
• Opportunities to support expanding trauma, wound, burn, and critical care services
• Practice within Geisinger's integrated health system with access to a broad network of specialists and subspecialists throughout the organization

Academic & Professional Opportunities

• Resident and medical student education
• Academic appointments with the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, commensurate with experience
• Clinical and translational research
• Trauma education and outreach initiatives
• Community programs, including EMS engagement and Stop the Bleed education
• Participation in quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives
• Leadership and program development opportunities within a growing regional trauma system

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care and/or Trauma Surgery
• Eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Strong communication and collaborative skills
• Interest in education, research, quality improvement, and program development welcomed

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• Generous PTO and CME allowance
• Retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) options
• Fully integrated EPIC electronic medical record
• Potential loan repayment and recruitment loan opportunities
• Support from a large network of experienced specialists and subspecialists

Why Pennsylvania? Why Geisinger?

Geisinger combines the resources of an integrated, physician-led health system with the lifestyle advantages of Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and easy access to major metropolitan areas including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Whether you're interested in the academic environment of a Level I Trauma Center in Danville, a high-volume regional trauma program in Wilkes-Barre, or a rapidly growing Level II Trauma Center in Scranton, Geisinger offers an opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.