Surgery - General Physician

Plastic Surgeon

Job Description:

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts and trunk, and external genitalia. They use aesthetic surgical principles to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures as well as in reconstructive procedures. A plastic surgeon possesses special knowledge and skill in the design and surgery of grafts, flaps, free-tissue transfer, and replantation. Competence in managing complex wounds, the use of implantable materials, and tumor surgery is required.

• 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.
• Services include general plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, microsurgical and implant-based breast reconstruction, maxillofacial trauma, cancer/trauma reconstruction, and cleft/craniofacial care.
• Integrated plastic surgery residency provides opportunities for teaching, research, and program development.
• Established reconstructive and cosmetic referral base geared towards building a thriving practice.
• Supported by an excellent team of physician assistants, nurses, and staff.
• Collaborate closely with multiple disciplines throughout the system.
• Opportunity to lead our accredited cleft program for those interested in cleft care.
• Seeking highly motivated, exceptional plastic surgeons who love the breadth of plastic surgery and want to be an integral part of the team.

Requirements:

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

Values:

• 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 caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, members, and the community.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients, members, and the Geisinger family.

Professional Development:

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.
• Encouraged atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

Diversity and Inclusion:

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 of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.