Surgery - General Physician

Colorectal Surgeon

Geisinger is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Fellowship trained Colorectal Surgeon for its health delivery system. Geisinger is one of the nation's largest health service organizations serving patients throughout Pennsylvania.

Job Description

• This position will be at our Geisinger Lewistown Hospital and Geisinger Grays Woods in State College, Pennsylvania.
• The Division of Colorectal Surgery will have a total of 7 surgeons across the system.
• General Colorectal Surgery practice with a large volume of cancers and inflammatory bowel disease.
• Surgeon's practice will be approximately 50% colorectal and 50% General Surgery.
• Shared call.
• Academic environment with a General Surgery Residency and strong research infrastructure.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required).
• Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with base salary.
• Medical school loan repayments and sign-on bonus.
• 401(k) employer contributed retirement.
• 403(b) and 457(b) pre-tax retirement options available.
• Medical malpractice and tail coverage.
• Generous vacation time at 20 days per fiscal year.
• CME time and CME reimbursement up to $3,500 per fiscal year.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Subspecialties enjoy the support from Geisinger's large system practice.
• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures.
• Full relocation reimbursement.
• Opportunities to participate in teaching, research, and optimizing access for patients.
• Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic).
• Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated, experienced specialists & subspecialists.
• Professional opportunities for mentorship, growth, and advancement.

Community Overview

State College, or "Happy Valley" as it is referred to, offers small-town charm with college town activities. The region boasts a vibrant nightlife, shopping, outdoor activities, and diverse restaurants. Activities range from mountain biking, golf, running, fishing, and skiing to arts and cultural events like dance, theater, festivals, and live music at The State Theatre, Tussey Mountain Amphitheater, and the Bryce Jordan Center.

Education is a very important part of the State College region, whether it is the nationally ranked public and private schools or the collegiate Penn State University; education is always top of mind.

Conveniently located, State College offers the University Park Airport with service to Newark, La Guardia, and Philadelphia for distant travel and easy access to Interstate-80 for weekend getaways.

State College is the hub of Centre County and is a one-of-a-kind place to live.